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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V638📅 Oct 5, 2026

2022–2025 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4Matic & 2022–2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4Matic + 4 more recall: brakes

⚠️ 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.

💥 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.

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
26V638000
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
30,064
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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 26V638 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 26V638?

2022–2025 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4Matic & 2022–2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4Matic + 4 more. 30,064 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.