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Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATICModel year report

2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and forward collision avoidance (1). NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 109 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “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 2024-08

Forward collision avoidance: “Driving on interstate 95 in South Carolina in the high speed lane Saturday December 2 2023 late morning. Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, self driving modes engaged. No traffic in front, large semi truck next to passenger side about equal to side mirror, I believe it was advancing. Car sounds collision warning beep and executes full emergency barking with seat belt tensioners emergency retraction. The system quickly releases the brakes which may have been the result of me pressing the gas pedal, I am not sure as this all happened in fractions of seconds. …”

NHTSA complaint #11561163, filed 2023-12

Other or unknown: “1. The leather cover for the dashboard has peeled up on the passenger side. The vehicle is parked inside a covered garage while it is not being driven since it was purchased in 2021. 2. I am worried about the safety airbag restraints in the dashboard might not be working. 3. The vehicle was taken to the Mercedes Benz dealership and they assessed that the ENTIRE dashboard had to be replaced. 4. It has only been inspected by the dealership. 5. There were not any warning signs from the vehicle intelligence and monitoring systems. The problem first appeared at the beginning of November 2024.”

NHTSA complaint #11626611, filed 2024-11

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 109 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 109 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20187—6———Not enough data

All Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.