NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC and 11 more recall: Drive Shaft Universal Joint May Break
- Recall number
- 26V216000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Power Train
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 24092
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Power Train
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | E 400 4MATIC | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E 400 4MATIC Coupe | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E 400 4MATIC Wagon | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E 450 4MATIC | 2019–2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet | 2019–2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E 450 4MATIC Coupe | 2019–2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E 450 4MATIC Wagon | 2019–2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S 450 4MATIC | 2018–2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S 560 4MATIC | 2018–2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S 560 4MATIC Coupe | 2018–2020 |
| Mercedes-Maybach | S 560 4MATIC | 2018–2020 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 10, 2026.
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V216000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.