Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC on October 2, 2026; 21 model-year listings affected.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
NHTSA campaign 26V638000 · reported October 2, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 30,064 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) 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.
- The risk
- A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.