Mercedes-Maybach problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 15 safety complaints with NHTSA about Mercedes-Maybach vehicles in our database, and Mercedes-Maybach has issued 32 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 32
- Models
- 12
Mercedes-Maybach models with the most complaints
- 8 complaints
- 3 complaints
- 1 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
All Mercedes-Maybach models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC | 2018–2020 | 8 | 7 | — |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC | 2022–2025 | 3 | 9 | — |
| Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV 680 4MATIC | 2024–2025 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Mercedes-Maybach S550 | 2017 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 | 2023–2024 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC | 2022–2025 | 1 | 5 | — |
| Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 | 2021 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC | 2022–2026 | 0 | 7 | — |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 | 2021 | 0 | 7 | — |
| Mercedes-Maybach S600 | 2017 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 650 | 2018–2020 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 4MATIC+ | 2026 | 0 | 1 | — |
Recent Mercedes-Maybach recalls
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Risk: A detached mirror can reduce visibility for the driver. A detached camera can cause a loss of certain driving assistance systems, such as Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Brake Assist. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A disabled emergency call system that prevents a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services or fails to identify the vehicle location, can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology