Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 0 recalls, 29 complaints.
0
Recalls
29
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class C RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Excessive engine oil lead from the back seal. Also, slow coolant leak. The car has a low mileage of ... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle had a low tire, vehicle indicated it needed to be driven for recalibration of the sensor(s).... |
| May 24, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2018 S560 Mercedes occasionally misfires upon acceleration. This has happened at six times over... |
| Dec 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz S450. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1. The leather cover for the dashboard has peeled up on the passenger side. The vehicle is parked in... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The Squib For PRE-SAFE(R) Pulse '' Front Passenger'' Has A S560 w222 model airbag sensors problem an... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | STEERING,ENGINE | The engine failed while my friend was driving. The car is available for inspection. My friend almos... |
| Jul 26, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on highway on 7/26 Friday in exit lane when my panoramic sunroof exploded and shattere... |
| Dec 2, 2023 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Driving on interstate 95 in South Carolina in the high speed lane Saturday December 2 2023 late mor... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | ENGINE | Ignition coil failed and cylinder 5 misfired. Car has less than 30K miles. |
| May 28, 2023 | STEERING | Steering wheel became extremely stiff to turn and a message that read “steering malfunction increase... |
| Feb 28, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz S450. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Feb 18, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | I’m reporting this safety concern and seeking advisement from those more knowledgeable than myself o... |
| Jun 20, 2022 | SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The Smell of fuel is present inside the vehicle around 50 percent of the time. When parked in the ga... |
| Sep 25, 2021 | ENGINE | Walk Home Condition -I purchased a 2018 CPO Mercedes-Benz S560 on 8/20/21 from Knauz Continental Aut... |
| Jun 10, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Recall # 21V058 The above Safety recall has not been cleared via dealer. (Two visits). I mentioned... |
| Apr 26, 2021 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle Check Engine Light turned on a Vehicle Lost power. Vehicle often hesitates upon acceleratio... |
| Mar 27, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN THE CAR IS LIFTED IN THE FRONT (TO CHANGE BOTH TIRES) THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FRO... |
| Mar 26, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE FRONT ROTORS SEEM TO RETAIN BRAKE DUST JUST ON THE INSIDES OF THE ROTORS. THE OUTSIDES ARE VERY... |
| Mar 8, 2021 | WHEELS | ON THE MORNING OF MARCH 8TH, MY VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY AND I STARTED IT. I RECEIVED A L... |