NHTSA Campaign 26V638000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported Oct 2, 2026 · 30,064 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ | 2024 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ | 2025 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S 500 4MATIC | 2022 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S 500 4MATIC | 2023 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S 500 4MATIC | 2024 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S 500 4MATIC | 2025 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S 580 4MATIC | 2022 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S 580 4MATIC | 2023 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S 580 4MATIC | 2024 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S 580 4MATIC | 2025 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S 580 E 4MATIC | 2023 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S 580 E 4MATIC | 2024 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S 580 E 4MATIC | 2025 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH | S 580 4MATIC | 2022 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH | S 580 4MATIC | 2023 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH | S 580 4MATIC | 2024 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH | S 580 4MATIC | 2025 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH | S 680 4MATIC | 2022 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH | S 680 4MATIC | 2023 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH | S 680 4MATIC | 2024 | 30,064 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH | S 680 4MATIC | 2025 | 30,064 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V638000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.