Vehicle recall 20V173000 · March 20, 2020
Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC and Mercedes-Benz S560
Two engine oil plugs may not withstand high engine loads while driving, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560 and Maybach S560 vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline-engines. Two engine oil plugs may not withstand high engine loads while driving, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak.
- Consequence
- An engine oil leak can spill on to the road and cause slippery road conditions. Additionally, if the engine runs out of oil it can cause an engine stall while driving. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the engine oil plugs by adding a retaining plate, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060018.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V173000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 20, 2020
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2020060018
- Owner notification
- August 11, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,791
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz S560 (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
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