Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC (2018–2020).

Complaints
8
Recalls
7
Model years
3
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

72018120192020
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2020 S 560 4MATIC00003—
2019 S 560 4MATIC10005Brakes
2018 S 560 4MATIC70006Engine

Most common Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Airbags
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2026
Complaints about the Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC recalls

  • Recall 26V216000Apr 3, 202624,092 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V854000Dec 15, 20232,976 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    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.

  • Recall 20V173000Mar 20, 20209,791 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: An engine oil leak can spill on to the road and cause slippery road conditions. Additionally, if the engine runs out of oil it can cause an engine stall while driving. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V908000Dec 19, 20185,754 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.

  • Recall 18V839000Nov 27, 20184,969 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V407000Jun 15, 20181,701 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the power bars are not properly secured, it can cause higher electrical resistance increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, an intermittent contact between the power bars could lead to a loss of vehicle functions. The engine operation, the seat belt functions and the instrument cluster could be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash and injuries.

Other Mercedes-Maybach models

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