Model year

2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

NHTSA does not list the EPA model name S-Class for 2018. Under the matched names AMG S63, AMG S65, S 450, S 450 4MATIC, S560, S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC COUPE, and S63, NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 26 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for S560 are ENGINE (3), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2), SERVICE BRAKES (2). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,750–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

ABOUT THIS DATA

Matched NHTSA names

The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2018. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.

NHTSA names assigned to this EPA model year
NHTSA name	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations
AMG S63	6	2	1
AMG S65	2	0	0
S 450	8	7	1
S 450 4MATIC	1	0	0
S560	10	13	1
S 560 4MATIC	1	4	0
S 560 4MATIC COUPE	1	0	0
S63	1	0	0

Recalls for S560

21V197000 · Mar 19, 2021

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43…

21V072000 · Feb 12, 2021

COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; COMMUNICATION

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550,…

21V058000 · Feb 5, 2021

COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for…

20V449000 · Jul 31, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced. The software in the replaced…

20V173000 · Mar 20, 2020

ENGINE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560 and Maybach S560 vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline-engines. Two engine oil plugs may not withstand high engine loads while driving, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak.

19V915000 · Dec 20, 2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER; SERVICE BRAKES,…

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 S560 and S450 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with front brake components (brake discs, calipers, and pads) with different dimensions than specified for the vehicle.

19V821000 · Nov 15, 2019

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560, S560 Cabriolet, and S560 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder gasoline engines. The threaded connection between the camshaft idler gear and the crankcase may be improperly tightened, possibly causing the…

18V910000 · Dec 19, 2018

LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST; LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles. The Hands-off-Detection system may malfunction, causing the Active Steering Assist…

18V908000 · Dec 19, 2018

LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG S63 4MATIC coupe, AMG S63 4MATIC sedan, AMG S63 4MATIC Cabriolet, S450 4MATIC sedan, S560 4MATIC coupe, S560 4MATIC sedan, and Maybach S560 4MATIC vehicles. Due to an incorrect steering boot installation, the Active…

18V407000 · Jun 15, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S560 and S560 4Matic and Mercedes S450 4Matic, S450, S560, S560 4Matic, and S560 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. The electrical power bars inside the pre-fuse box in the trunk may not have been secured properly.

Complaints for S560

13 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.

ENGINE3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
SERVICE BRAKES2
STEERING2
COMMUNICATION1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
SUSPENSION1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
WHEELS1

Investigations for S560

Investigations in the NHTSA file (1). "No close date" means the file has no close date. It is not a statement that the investigation is still active.
Action	Subject	Opened	Closed
PE21001	Front Roof Panel Detachment · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS	Jan 8, 2021	Oct 14, 2021

Safety ratings

NHTSA 5-star variants matched to this model year (6). Rollover possibility is the API's published figure, shown as recorded.
Variant	Overall	Front	Side	Pole	Rollover	Photo
4 DR 4WD	Not rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated · possibility 0	—
4 DR RWD	Not rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated · possibility 0	—
C 4WD	Not rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated · possibility 0	—
C RWD	Not rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated · possibility 0	—
Coupe 2 DR 2WD	Not rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated · possibility 0	—
Coupe 2 DR 4WD	Not rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated · possibility 0	—

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
Configuration	Fuel	City	Hwy	Comb	kWh/100 mi	Range	Annual fuel cost
AMG S63 4matic · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	17	26	20	—	—	$4,100
S560 4matic · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	17	27	21	—	—	$3,900
Maybach S560 4matic · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	16	25	19	—	—	$4,350
S450 · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	19	28	22	—	—	$3,750
S450 4matic · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	18	28	22	—	—	$3,750
Maybach S650 · 6L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	13	21	16	—	—	$5,150
AMG S65 · 6L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	13	22	16	—	—	$5,150
AMG S65 Convertible · 6L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	14	21	16	—	—	$5,150
S560 Convertible · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	17	26	20	—	—	$4,100
AMG S63 4matic Convertible · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	15	24	18	—	—	$4,550
S560 4matic Coupe · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	17	27	21	—	—	$3,900
AMG S63 4matic Coupe · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	17	27	20	—	—	$4,100

2 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.

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