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Mercedes-Benz S560

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

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Complaints

305

Active records

Recalls

28

Active records

TSBs

242

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

9

Crashes

8

Fires

9

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz S560

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Condition issue

62

Operating state

61

Reporting mechanism

60

Safety restraint issue

33

Ride/handling behavior

31

Electrical issue

26

Engine behavior

26

Safety restraint behavior

16

Fluid issue

13

Performance issue

13

Thermal issue

13

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

11

Access/entry issue

10

Lighting behavior

10

Braking behavior

9

Powering on/off behavior

9

Smell

9

Steering behavior

8

Driver assistance issue

7

Vibration/harshness

7

HVAC behavior

6

Infotainment behavior

5

Noise

3

Starting behavior

3

Recent change

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC

Filed Jul 6, 2026


The front passenger seat belt, after a hard break, it released and never retracted

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC

Filed Jun 30, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 4MATIC. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced failures associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V216000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and the contact was informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact was informed that once the parts for the recall repair were available, vehicle owners would be notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact attempted to contact the manufacturer…

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC

Filed May 7, 2026


While I was driving on the freeway, I heard what sounded like a gunshot. I slowed down and exited the nearest exit. After checking my vehicle windows and seeing no damage, I got out of my car and noticed the front sunroof panel glass had shattered. I am not sure how this can happen.

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC

Filed Apr 29, 2026


Hello as of now there was no accidents just read Reading the Recalls it is very serious I take in the vehicle to the Mercedes Benz dealership 4-29- 26 They did nothing but said they would get in contact with me once they receive the remedy

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC

Filed Apr 14, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 4Matic. The contact stated that while performing a brake service, the contact became aware that there was fluid leaking underneath the vehicle, coming from the driveshaft. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was shaking while driving due to the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V216000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated…

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560

Filed Nov 23, 2022


The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz S560. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, there was an abnormal sound and shards of glass started entering the vehicle from the sunroof. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified in writing and he received a call back and was informed that no assistance would be offered. The failure mileage…

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S560

Filed Oct 25, 2022


The Smell of fuel is present inside the vehicle around 50 percent of the time. When parked in the garage the vehicle emits an extremely strong fuel smell as if it has leaked fuel with no visible spills or leaks. While driving the smell of fuel is present almost always.

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S560

Filed Aug 8, 2022


Keyless entry problem. July 26, 2022 I placed my 2 small dogs and pursewith key in car. I was unable to enter car on drive's side because the key locked the car from inside. I have since learned from several people they experienced same problem (with infant in rearseat) and that if battery is low on key fob the car will lock with key inside. I attempted to reach MB roadside assistance but after 30 minute wait decision was made to break window to remove the dogs that were in distress. I…

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S560

Filed Oct 7, 2021


Walk Home Condition -I purchased a 2018 CPO Mercedes-Benz S560 on 8/20/21 from Knauz Continental Autos in Lake Bluff, IL. On 9/25/2, at approx noon, I was driving the vehicle and the engine light came on, the throttle/engine felt sluggish and not responsive. The engine felt very out of balance shaking the entire care when the gas pedal was pressed. 5 mins later in heavy traffic, I stopped at a light, the engine started violently shaking and stalled. I shut the car off and tried to start it…

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S560

Filed Aug 9, 2021


The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk upon depression of the accelerator pedal as the battery auxiliary warning message would appear on instrument panel. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to a dealer where they stated that water in the fuel tank had caused the failure; the fuel was drained and replaced with the gasoline at the dealer. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the…

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.