2018 Mercedes-benz E Class - Powertrain

2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class and E Class Recall Summary Certain 2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class and E Class vehicles may have defectively manufactured driveshafts that can wear and break over time, potentially causing loss of power to the wheels. A loss of power to the wheels increases the risk of a crash. Mercedes-Benz will mail owners instructions to have their vehicle inspected and the driveshaft replaced if necessary at a dealership.

Recalling firm

Mercedes-Benz

Product

Vehicles: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS, 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS, 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS, 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS. System: Powertrain. Units affected: 3,408

Reason

Issue: On certain vehicles, the driveshaft may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, the driveshaft could wear and the universal joint could break. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the driveshaft.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

Canada

Agency

TC

Recall date

2026-04-02

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from TC

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/708af6aa-04b1-408a-8bdd-f55c30d424b9