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2018 Mercedes Benz S 560

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

9

9 current

Combined

11.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,503

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2026168 · manufacturer campaign 4190026

2 April 2026

Transport Canada lists: E 2018–2020 · S 2018–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driveshaft may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, the driveshaft could wear and the universal joint could break. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the driveshaft.

3,408 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2021041 · manufacturer campaign 5499615

1 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: B 2018–2021 · C 2018–2021 · Cla 2018–2021 · Class 2018–2021 · and 9 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the head unit software.

41,731 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2020121 · manufacturer campaign 1892005

22 March 2020

Transport Canada lists: S 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain S 560 and Maybach S 560 models, the plugs used to close oil ports on the engine could fail. If this happens, oil can leak from the engine. If the engine oil level drops, a red warning message would display in the instrument cluster. If a driver continues to operate the vehicle, the engine could run out of oil and fail.

Why it matters

An oil leak on the road surface could become a hazard for other road users. An engine that fails would result in a sudden loss of engine power. Both of these conditions could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the closure plugs. You should avoid sudden acceleration and driving the vehicle at high engine speeds until the recall repairs are completed. If you detect any of the warnings listed, you should contact a dealership to have your vehicle inspected.

698 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2020026 · manufacturer campaign 993102

24 January 2020

Transport Canada lists: Amg 2019 · E 2018–2019 · G 2019 · S 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 4.0 liter 8-cylinder gas engine, the oil feed line to the turbochargers could leak. As a result, oil could leak onto hot components in engine compartment.

Why it matters

Oil leaking onto a hot engine components could cause a fire.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the oil feed line to the turbochargers.

521 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019584 · manufacturer campaign 0591014

18 November 2019

Transport Canada lists: S 2018

What is wrong

On certain S560 4Matic models, a bolt for an engine timing chain wheel could come loose. If this happens, the timing chain may skip and cause severe engine damage. As a result, the engine could stall or fail.

Why it matters

A loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the engine.

2 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2018729

20 December 2018

Transport Canada lists: Maybach 2018 · S 2018

What is wrong

On certain S-Class, AMG S 63 and Maybach S 560 models, the steering boot may not be positioned correctly. When the steering assistant is active, this could cause the Hands-off Detection feature not to detect when the driver removes their hands from the steering wheel. This may create a situation where dash warnings prompting the driver to grasp the steering wheel are not displayed as well as a failure to initiate a system function which brings the vehicle to a complete stop. This could create an increased risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will check the position of the steering boot and correct it, if necessary.

850 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2018726

20 December 2018

Transport Canada lists: Maybach 2018 · S 2018

What is wrong

On certain S-Class, AMG S 63 and Maybach S 560 models, when the steering assistant is active, the Hands-off Detection feature may not detect a situation where the driver removes their hands from the steering wheel. This could create a situation where dash warnings prompting the driver to grasp the steering wheel are not displayed as well as a failure to initiate a system function which brings the vehicle to a complete stop. This could create an increased risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update software for the steering control unit.

987 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2018493

11 September 2018

Transport Canada lists: S 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could prevent the Active Lane Keeping Assist system from working properly. When travelling at speeds of over 100 km/h, while the driver would be alerted of an unintended lane departure, the system may not help to safely bring the vehicle back in to its lane. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the multipurpose camera software.

83 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2018327

15 June 2018

Transport Canada lists: S 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the two nuts that secure the power bars inside the pre-fuse-box in the trunk might not have been installed. If the power bars are not secure, it could lead to a higher electrical resistance, increasing the risk of fire. Additionally, an intermittent contact between the power bars could lead to a loss of vehicle functions. The engine operation, the seat belt functions and the instrument cluster could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash and injuries.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the pre-fuse-box and replace if necessary.

88 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 44% of 114 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
265 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Mercedes Benz S 560 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 9 recalls on record for the 2018 Mercedes Benz S 560. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Mercedes Benz S 560 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Mercedes Benz S 560 at 11.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 265 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Mercedes Benz S 560 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,503 in fuel, producing roughly 5,221 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.