Recall 26V638000: 2024–2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+, 2022–2025 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC, 2022–2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC +3 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 2, 2026
Vehicles affected
30,064
Models
6
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+
  • 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+
  • 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC
  • 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC
  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC
  • 2025 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC
  • 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC
  • 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC
  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC
  • 2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC
  • 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4MATIC
  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4MATIC
  • 2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4MATIC
  • 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC
  • 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC
  • 2024 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC
  • 2025 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC
  • 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC
  • 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC
  • 2024 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC
  • 2025 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC

Details

NHTSA campaign
26V638000
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (Brakes)

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