Mercedes-Benz Recall 26V-638: Foundation components

The 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.

The risk

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

The fix

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	26V-638 (26V638000)
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component	Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Report date	October 2, 2026
Vehicles affected	30,064
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the brakes

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 26V-638 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 30,064 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.