2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,800 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“There are 2 active recalls since past 4 months and there is no remedy yet. I have contacted the dealer to fix the issue and they are telling me that the remedy has not been made yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11204316, filed 2019-04, 3,800 milesRelated recalls
- 18V908000Dec 19, 2018Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG S63 4MATIC coupe, AMG S63 4MATIC sedan, AMG S63 4MATIC Cabriolet, S450 4MATIC sedan, S560 4MATIC…Covers: Mercedes-Benz S560 2018, S 450 2018, AMG S63 2018 +1 more
- 18V910000Dec 19, 2018Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz S560 2018–2019, S 450 2018–2019, AMG S63 2018–2019
Related service bulletins
- 10167000Feb 18, 2014Surface damage on steering wheel trim
- 10167550Jul 18, 2013Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 40% |
| 2018 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
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 Nov 1, 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