MERCEDES-BENZ 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S560 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S560
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S560 vehicles due to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues. A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560, S560 Cabriolet, and S560 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder gasoline engines. The threaded connection between the camshaft idler gear and the crankcase may be improperly tightened, possibly causing the idler gear to detach from the crankcase.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020013.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026