The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 S 500, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, 2021-2023 S 580 4MATIC, 2022 S 680 4MATIC, and 2023 S 580e 4MATIC 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 remedy
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030007.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 | 2021, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 E | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC | 2022 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 | 2021 | 1 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC | 2022 | 21 | 9 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 | 2021 | 34 | 16 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 | 2023 | 6 | 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC | 2022 | 25 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 E | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 | 2021 | 0 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC | 2022 | 1 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC | 2022 | 1 | 4 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2025
37 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
| 25V873000 17 Dec 2025 | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC |
| 25V859000 11 Dec 2025 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 25V846000 9 Dec 2025 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 25V823000 1 Dec 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V768000 6 Nov 2025 | General Motors, LLC |
| 25V693000 10 Oct 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V564000 29 Aug 2025 | Tuff Trailer USA Inc. |
| 25V550000 26 Aug 2025 | Forest River, Inc. |
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