2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC
1 recalls, 2 complaints
26V216000 Apr 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabrio... Read more
Consequence
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identifica... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Aug 31, 2026
Incident date: Aug 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-560 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle while the brake pedal was depressed or while the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle lost automotive power. However, a... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: May 5, 2026
The vehicle experiences recurring, uncommanded high-speed steering "lurches" where the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) system initiates aggressive, sudden steering inputs at highway speeds (65+ mph). These inputs force the vehicle out of its lane and require immediate, significant manual driver counter-steer... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC across all model years (2018, 2020).
3
Total Recalls
7
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths