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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V216📅 Apr 6, 2026

2018–2020 Mercedes-Benz S 450 4Matic & 2018–2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4Matic + 10 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V216000
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
24,092
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V216 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V216?

2018–2020 Mercedes-Benz S 450 4Matic & 2018–2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4Matic + 10 more. 24,092 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.