Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Maybach recall 26V638000 - Foundation Components

NHTSA · October 2, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V638000 (Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Maybach), reported October 2, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 30,064.
• Component: Foundation Components.
• Details as of October 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

October 2, 2026

Recalling firm

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Source ID

26V638000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 390 recall campaigns from Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC since 2010, 12 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 30,064 vehicles, it is larger than 83% of the 698 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S 500 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 680 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, 2023-2025 S 580 E 4MATIC, and 2024-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective action

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V116. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.

Affected vehicles

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