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2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-854 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine
1Air bags
1Forward collision avoidance
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Engine
Risk. An engine oil leak can spill on to the road and cause slippery road conditions.
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repaired · 2020 Q3
Lane keep: steering assist
Risk. If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. If the power bars are not properly secured, it can cause higher electrical resistance increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Maybach.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other S 560 4MATIC year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S 560 4MATIC median. How we score
'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What S 560 4MATIC owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2018 S560 Mercedes occasionally misfires upon acceleration. This has happened at six times over the past three years. When this happens, the engine loses power, starts to shake, and the check engine light comes on. This happened when I was trying to pass a car on US 301 a week ago nearly causing…
The engine failed while my friend was driving. The car is available for inspection. My friend almost got into a car accident because the car started shaking and the steering wheel closed up before the engine completely failed. Additionally, the airbags did not go off. It could've been a fatal…
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