Mercedes-Benz recalls 2022–2025 S-Class and Maybach S vehicles over front brake hoses that may leak
The front brake hoses on these vehicles may rupture and leak brake fluid, which can make the vehicle take longer to stop and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses free of charge, and owner letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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Recall details
- Product
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4matic, S 580 4matic, S 680 4matic and 2 more 2022–2025
- Company
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Hazard
- A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 30,064 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 2, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V638000
- Model years: 2022–2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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