2022–2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+, Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC, Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC +more: Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign 26V638000 · 30K units potentially affected · filed Oct 2, 2026
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V638000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- Units affected
- 30,064
- Report received
- Oct 2, 2026
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ 2024, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4MATIC 2023, 2024, 2025
- Mercedes-maybach S 580 4MATIC 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Mercedes-maybach S 680 4MATIC 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025