NHTSA Safety Recalls
2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic Recalls
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
NHTSA 26V216000- The defect
- 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.
Reported March 4, 2026 by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4matic built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.