NHTSA recall 26V-638: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported October 2, 2026 · 2 affected model years

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

26V-638
October 2, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V638000
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Report dateOctober 2, 2026
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles