NHTSA recall,
Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Maybach S-Class Vehicles
Front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
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 front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid, which can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V116.
The recall affects 30,064 vehicles nationwide. Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. The recall was reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from October 9, 2026.
- Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge.
- You may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
- Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V116. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.
Is your Mercedes-Maybach affected?
6 models
These models and years may be affected.
- AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+Mercedes-Benz, model years
- S 500 4MATICMercedes-Benz, model years
- S 580 4MATICMercedes-Benz, model years
- S 580 E 4MATICMercedes-Benz, model years
- S 580 4MATICMercedes-Maybach, model years
- S 680 4MATICMercedes-Maybach, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Component
- Brake defect
- Campaign
- 26V638000
- Vehicles affected
- 30,064
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-367-6372
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