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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
6
Latest campaign
Oct 2, 2026

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic1Oct 2, 2026

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 2, 2026Latest campaign
Oct 2, 202626V638000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V638000
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.
Risk
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Amg S 63 E 4matic+, S 500 4matic, S 580 4matic, S 580 E 4matic
Campaign
NHTSA 26V638000 · Oct 2, 2026

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg S 63 E 4matic+, S 500 4matic, S 580 4matic, S 580 E 4matic. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component6

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
6Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system233000
Vehicle speed control233000
Unknown or other233000
Power train233000
Tires117000
Suspension117000
Wheels117000
Visibility117000
Fuel/propulsion system117000
Forward collision avoidance117000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names S-Class, S-Class Phev.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “The control unit in my 2024 Mercedes 2580e triggers an increased number of system resets as part of fallback behavior.”

    Filed 05/11/2026 · ODI 11737040
  • Tires

    “255/35R21 Unknown Bump on tire causing it to run flat.”

    Filed 05/04/2026 · ODI 11735535
  • Power train

    “I am reporting a recurring transmission/drivability issue with my 2024 Mercedes-Benz S580.”

    Filed 02/20/2026 · ODI 11719416

Other Mercedes-Benz S-Class model years

Other Mercedes-Benz models

2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The most recent, 26V638000 (reported October 2, 2026), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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