2022-2025 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC, 2022-2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC, 2022-2025 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC and 3 more models recall: Front Brake Hose May Leak
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 2, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
30,064 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2025 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC, 2022-2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC, 2022-2025 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC, 2022-2025 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC, 2023-2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4MATIC, 2024-2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+.
- Compared with
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has 12 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 21 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
329 earlier NHTSA recalls by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 2, 2026 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 recall: Improperly Installed Seat Belt Component
- July 24, 2026 2020-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, 2020-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC, 2021-2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 and 25 more models recall: Rollaway Risk from Door Switch Failure
- May 29, 2026 2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+, 2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe, 2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ and 11 more models recall: Rear Seat Belt Bolts Not Tightened Properly
- May 1, 2026 2024-2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC, 2024-2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet, 2024-2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4MATIC and 32 more models recall: Blank Instrument Panel Display (agency record)
- May 1, 2026 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev), 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC (ev) recall: Front Passenger Seat Belt May Not Fasten (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ 2024-2025
- Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC 2022-2025
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC 2022-2025
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4MATIC 2023-2025
- Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC 2022-2025
- Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC 2022-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V638000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 2, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 30,064 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record