NHTSA recall 26V216000

Power Train · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

April 3, 2026report date

24,092units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

Why it matters: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2018 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, 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic, 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic, 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic Cabriolet, 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic Cabriolet, 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic Coupe, 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic Coupe, 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic Wagon, 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic Wagon, 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 450 4Matic, 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450 4Matic, 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 450 4Matic, 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4Matic, 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4Matic, 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4Matic, 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4Matic Coupe, 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4Matic Coupe, 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4Matic Coupe, 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic, 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic, 2020 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V216000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.