Mercedes-Benz has recalled 30,064 S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach and Mercedes-AMG vehicles in the United States because a front brake hose can weaken over time and potentially leak or rupture, according to Motor1. The affected vehicles are 2022 through 2025 model years built between February 2021 and late November 2024.
What Happened In The Mercedes S-Class Brake Hose Recall
The defect centers on a front brake hose that can weaken, leak and potentially rupture.
The breakdown of affected vehicles includes 16,881 S580 4Matic models, 7,143 S500 4Matic models, 2,277 S580 e 4Matic models, 1,746 AMG S63 E Performance models, 1,070 Maybach S680 4Matic models and 947 Maybach S580 4Matic models.
Mercedes-Benz corrected the hose design in production starting in late November 2024. The automaker first opened a related recall campaign in February 2025, then expanded it after more reports came in.
Mercedes-Benz said it is not aware of any crashes, injuries or property damage connected to the defect.
What It Means For Mercedes S-Class Owners
Owners of affected S-Class, Maybach and AMG models will not have to pay for repairs. Dealers will install replacement front brake hoses free of charge as part of the recall.
Owners will receive notification letters by Nov. 27.
What’s Next
The recall is registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under recall number 26V638.
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