Recall 26V216000: 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC, 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC Coupe +9 more

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: Apr 3, 2026
Vehicles affected: 24,092
Models: 12
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

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 Cabriolet vehicles. The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

The risk

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

The fix

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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 10, 2026.

Affected vehicles

2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC
2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet
2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC Coupe
2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC Wagon
2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC
2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC
2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet
2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet
2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Coupe
2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Coupe
2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Wagon
2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Wagon
2018 Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
2020 Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC
2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC
2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC
2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC Coupe
2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC Coupe
2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC Coupe
2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC
2019 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC
2020 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC

Details

NHTSA campaign: 26V216000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components: Power train:driveline:universal joint (Transmission & Drivetrain)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

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