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Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC recalls

1 recall covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.

Mercedes-Benz drive shaft joint may break suddenly high

Reported 2026-04-03 · Campaign 26V216000 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020

The drive shaft is the spinning bar that carries power from the engine back to the wheels. A joint in that shaft can break. If it does, the vehicle suddenly stops pulling while you are driving, which is dangerous in traffic or on the highway. Dealers will inspect the drive shaft and replace it when needed, at no cost. A first warning letter went out May 22, 2026, but the actual repair parts are not ready yet.

Mercedes-Benz problem guides that cover the S 560 4MATIC

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Owner complaints by model year

Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.

Model year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
2018	4	0	0	0
2019	2	0	0	0
2020	1	0	0	0