2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 57%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC, 57% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 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.
“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“My 2018 S560 Mercedes occasionally misfires upon acceleration. This has happened at six times over the past three years. When this happens, the engine loses power, starts to shake, and the check engine light comes on. This happened when I was trying to pass a car on US 301 a week ago nearly causing a head on collision as I tried to get back into the right lane. The problem occurs without any warning. This first happened at 64,242 miles, then at 104833, next 108599, then 119,012, then 121,726, and finally at 126580 (my current mileage). Each time I have gone to a Mercedes mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11664290, filed 2025-06Related 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-Maybach S 560 4MATIC 2018–2019, Mercedes-Benz S560 2018–2019
Related service bulletins
- 11036229Aug 12, 2026Complaint Oil leaks found on M176 or M177 engines diagnosed to be from the cylinder head cover area Cause Unknown (under investigation) Remedy If oil leaks are found at left or…
- 11035234Jul 24, 2026Complaint Check Engine Light ON with DTC P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" active and/or stored in the ME (N3/10). There are no drivability…
- 11034064Jun 19, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11031581Apr 21, 2026Complaint CEL ON with DTC P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" active and stored in the ME (N3/10). There are no drivability concerns related to…
- 11028810Feb 11, 2026Complaint CEL on with Code P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" Cause Under investigation. This is not an issue that affects drivability or…
- 11027678Jan 15, 2026Complaint Customer states check engine light on in the dash. Vehicle has one or more DTC's Present P164B00, P164B09, P2B4400, P005A07, P005C07, P005A09, P005C09, P003C07…
- 11027120Jan 6, 2026Complaint CEL on with Code P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" Cause Under investigation. This is not an issue that affects drivability or…
- 11013175Jan 17, 2025Complaint The customer complains of a check engine light (CEL) on. May also complain of the engine running roughly and/or a loss of power. Cause Multiple Causes Remedy Please see…
- 11011772Dec 6, 2024Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2018 S-Class (222 platform) vehicles, the engine control unit software does not…
- 11008064Aug 9, 2024In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 57% |
Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC
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.
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