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SevereNHTSA·26V638000·Announced 2026-10-02

Mercedes-Benz Recalls S-Class Vehicles Due to Front Brake Hose Rupture Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2022-2025 S-Class and Maybach vehicles because front brake hoses may rupture and leak fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake hose rupture) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2025 S 500 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 680 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, 2023-2025 S 580 E 4MATIC, and 2024-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance vehicles. The recall involves 30,064 vehicles where the front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V116.

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ, MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 580 E 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, S 680 4MATIC, AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
30,064

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • S 580 E 4MATIC
  • S 580 4MATIC
  • S 680 4MATIC
  • AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+
  • S 500 4MATIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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