2018 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
29
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Severe
5

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Jan 2026

Excessive engine oil lead from the back seal. Also, slow coolant leak. The car has a low mileage of 46k.

STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES Crash
Oct 2025

Vehicle had a low tire, vehicle indicated it needed to be driven for recalibration of the sensor(s). Took vehicle for short drive up two lane road....

Air Bags
Jul 2025

The Squib For PRE-SAFE(R) Pulse '' Front Passenger'' Has A S560 w222 model airbag sensors problem an defective parts needs be investigated

Engine
Feb 2025

My 2018 S560 Mercedes occasionally misfires upon acceleration. This has happened at six times over the past three years. When this happens, the en...

Power Train
Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz S450. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter independently shifted into neut...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2024

1. The leather cover for the dashboard has peeled up on the passenger side. The vehicle is parked inside a covered garage while it is not being driven...

STEERING,ENGINE
Aug 2024

The engine failed while my friend was driving. The car is available for inspection. My friend almost got into a car accident because the car started...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2024

I was driving on highway on 7/26 Friday in exit lane when my panoramic sunroof exploded and shattered on me while driving. It sounded like a shogun. S...

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Dec 2023

Driving on interstate 95 in South Carolina in the high speed lane Saturday December 2 2023 late morning. Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist,...

Engine
Oct 2023

Ignition coil failed and cylinder 5 misfired. Car has less than 30K miles.

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 29 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 2 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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