2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Walk Home Condition -I purchased a 2018 CPO Mercedes-Benz S560 on 8/20/21 from Knauz Continental Autos in Lake Bluff, IL. On 9/25/2, at approx noon, I was driving the vehicle and the engine light came on, the throttle/engine felt sluggish and not responsive. The engine felt very out of balance shaking the entire care when the gas pedal was pressed. 5 mins later in heavy traffic, I stopped at a light, the engine started violently shaking and stalled. I shut the car off and tried to start it over a 5 min period. I was able to limp the vehicle to a local Mercedes dealership (Bloomfield, MI). …”
NHTSA complaint #11435904, filed 2021-10“2018 mercedes benz s class. Consumer writes in regards to rework engine oil plugs safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11349483, filed 2020-08Related recalls
- 20V173000Mar 20, 2020Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560 and Maybach S560 vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline-engines. Two engine oil…Covers: Mercedes-Benz S560 2018–2019, Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC 2018–2019
Related service bulletins
- 10171658Jan 10, 2020Update Engine Control Unit Software
- 10171657Jan 10, 2020Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2018 | 3 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology