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NewRisk. A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2020 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC. It is covered by 3 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.
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
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
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.