Research · 3 model years

Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MaticEvery model year, 2018–2020

Across the 3 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz S 560 4Matic. The 2018 model year has the most complaints (4).

01 —Model years

Mercedes-Benz S 560 4Matic years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year

Year	Recalls	Complaints	NCAP overall	MPG comb.
2020	1	2	Not rated	20
2019	1	2	Not rated	20
2018	1	4	Not rated	21

Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 31, 2026

02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road

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Model year	NHTSA complaints
2018	4
2019	2
2020	2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 31, 2026

03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2020 S 560 4Matic

1 campaign

26V-216

Power train: universal joint

Remedy pending

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

Power trainReported Apr 3, 2026NHTSA 26V216000

All 2020 recalls

Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 31, 2026

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