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vehicle
2018 / mercedes-benz / s-class
known issues
6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-01)
complaints
29 on file (2017-12-08 → 2026-01-25)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
5 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Steering malfunction warning and unresolved recallSTEERING3 complaints2019-04 → 2023-05s-class-2018-steering-malfunction-recall
11524278 Steering wheel became extremely stiff to turn and a message that read “steering malfunction increase physical effort” appeared while driving at around 30 mph while in a vacation trip, not only was this extremely unsettling since it happened suddenly but I had
11229256 2018 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA RECALL 18V-910. *LD *JS
Engine misfire and power loss with shakingENGINE5 complaints2021-10 → 2025-06s-class-2018-engine-misfire-power-loss
11609520 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 shaking and the steering wheel closed up before the engine completely failed. Additionally, the airbags did
11435904 Walk Home Condition -I purchased a 2018 CPO Mercedes-Benz S560 on 8/20/21 from Knauz Continental Autos in Lake Bluff, IL. On 9/25/2, at approx noon, I was driving the vehicle and the engine light came on, the throttle/engine felt sluggish and not responsive
Fuel odor present in or around the vehicleFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2 complaints2021-03 → 2022-10s-class-2018-fuel-odor-cabin
11490899 The Smell of fuel is present inside the vehicle around 50 percent of the time. When parked in the garage the vehicle emits an extremely strong fuel smell as if it has leaked fuel with no visible spills or leaks. While driving the smell of fuel is present
11405395 WHEN THE CAR IS LIFTED IN THE FRONT (TO CHANGE BOTH TIRES) THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR WHEN WALKING AROUND THE BACK. THE TANK WAS 50%FULL AND THIS OCCURS WHENEVER THE CAR IS LIFTED IN THE FRONT
Communication system recall repair parts unavailableELECTRICAL SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION2 complaints2021-06 → 2021-07s-class-2018-communication-recall-parts-unavailable
11426613 The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V058000 (Communication, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer
11420617 Recall # 21V058 The above Safety recall has not been cleared via dealer. (Two visits). I mentioned to dealer and they claim that it gets resolved "over the air". If so, then why hasn't it been resolved
Brakes failing to respond or decelerateSERVICE BRAKES2 complaints2020-08 → 2023-03s-class-2018-brake-failure-no-response
11350886 BRAKES FAILED WITH NO PRIOR WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT RATED SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH AND TRYING TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. NO BRAKE RESPONSE AND BARELY MISSED WRAPPING THE CAR TO THE POWER LINE LOCATED ON ROUTE 62 AND BATEMAN ROAD IN BARRINGTON IL
11509829 The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz S450. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact attempted to depress the brake; however, the vehicle failed to decelerate and slow as needed. The contact stated that the brakes failed to work
Forward collision system braking with no threat presentFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3 complaints2017-12 → 2023-12s-class-2018-forward-collision-false-brake
11217774 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S450. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING ACTIVATED ON ITS OWN IN TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL IN ORDER TO DRIVE SAFELY
11053437 THE PRE-COLLISION SAFETY FEATURE GOES OFF WHEN THERE IS NO COLLISION IMMINENT. IT IS FRIGHTENING AND COULD ACTUALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/mercedes-benz/s-class
@misc{wrenchpro_2018_mercedes_benz_s_class_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/mercedes-benz/s-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
