2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large car with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the S500 4matic, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year so far (Safety Signal A).
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S500 4matic | Hybrid | AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,350 |
| S580 4matic | Hybrid | AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 17 | 27 | 20 | $3,900 |
| S580 4matic Maybach | Hybrid | AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 16 | 27 | 20 | $3,900 |
| Maybach S680 4matic | Gas | AWD | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 12 | 20 | 15 | $5,150 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49327, 49329, 49328, 49330.
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Recalls (0)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseNo NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them.
Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseNo owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other S-Class model years
2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
1 recalls · 2 complaints
C2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2 recalls · 3 complaints
F2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
8 recalls · 10 complaints
F2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
9 recalls · 44 complaints
F2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
17 recalls · 34 complaints
F2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
6 recalls · 8 complaints
F2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
13 recalls · 17 complaints
F2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
14 recalls · 26 complaints
F2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
10 recalls · 20 complaints
F2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
7 recalls · 29 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.