Model year
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name S-Class for 2026. Under the matched name S 580 4MATIC, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for S 580 4MATIC are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 15–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 81 complaints
- 2001 36 complaints
- 2002 48 complaints
- 2003 28 complaints
- 2004 15 complaints
- 2005 2 complaints
- 2006 32 complaints
- 2007 66 complaints
- 2008 24 complaints
- 2009 2 complaints
- 2010 34 complaints
- 2011 19 complaints
- 2012 1 complaints
- 2013 9 complaints
- 2014 25 complaints
- 2015 51 complaints
- 2016 29 complaints
- 2017 20 complaints
- 2018 26 complaints
- 2019 17 complaints
- 2020 9 complaints
- 2021 35 complaints
- 2022 46 complaints
- 2023 10 complaints
- 2024 5 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 580 4MATIC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for S 580 4MATIC
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for S 580 4MATIC
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, 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.
Investigations for S 580 4MATIC
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S500 4matic · 3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| S580 4matic Maybach · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 16 | 27 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| S580 4matic · 4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 17 | 27 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Maybach S680 4matic · 6L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 20 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.