AI Damage2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560: common problems
The maker issued 26 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 26
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain…
Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (âMYâ) 2028-2021 S-Class, S-Class Coupe/Cabriolet (217 and 222 platforms) vehicles, the low pressure…
- Complaint Creaking noise from side bolster when load applied to seat cushion of front seats
Cause Soiling to the replacement fabric of the seat cushion cover means that friction on the seat side finisher mountings generates a creaking noise. Remedy 1. Clean fabric cover and seat side finisher in marked area…
- Complaint The result from the XENTRY battery test does not match the current state of the battery
Cause The XENTRY battery tester uses the stored on-board electrical system data in the SAM module to access the health of the 12 volt battery. The XENTRY battery test may not take into account a single discharge event…
- Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short
Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. When comparing the range between the integrated GTO and the garage door hand…
- Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in…
Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. The integrated garage door opener (GDO) is not compatible with the opening…
- "MY15+ M278 and M157 Equipped Vehicles with Fault Code ""P023400 â Boost Pressure is Too High"" "
- Fuel filler flap opens slowly/switch flashes/tank is bleeding instrument cluster warning
- The mobile phone address book may not be transferred completely to the multimedia system COMAND, Audio 20,…
The mobile phone address book may not be transferred completely to the multimedia system COMAND, Audio 20, or MBUX. The contact list may not be fully populated and in some instances, the call list will display…
- Map pocket on front seat backrest trim does not close
- Trunk lid closes too quickly
- High voltage battery warning message in instrument cluster
- Navigation system permanently displays "Activating"
NHTSA lists 26 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 26 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560?
NHTSA lists 26 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.