Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC (2018–2018) that have at least 5 complaints. 2018 has the most, with 7. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All S 560 4MATIC model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | — | 6 | 109 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine4 50%
- Steering1 13%
- Other or unknown1 13%
- Forward collision avoidance1 13%
- Air bags1 13%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2018: “The engine failed while my friend was driving. The car is available for inspection. My friend almost got into a car accident because the car started shaking and the steering wheel closed up before the engine completely failed. Additionally, the airbags did not go off. It could've been a fatal accident because he was driving on the highway. The problem was confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle has been inspected by a certified mechanic. The car has had problems since I bought it. The tire pressure would always go down. …”
NHTSA complaint #11609520, filed 2024-08About 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. Methodology