Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC Problems by Year
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC, across 3 model years (2018–2020). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No S 560 4MATIC model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 S 560 4MATIC: 4 complaints, 1 recall
- 2020 S 560 4MATIC: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2019 S 560 4MATIC: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 S 560 4MATIC | 2 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2019 S 560 4MATIC | 2 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2018 S 560 4MATIC | 4 | 1 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (4), 2020 (2), 2019 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC?
Power Train, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.