Mercedes Recalls 30078 Luxury Vehicles Over Brake Hose Issue

Mercedes-Benz recalled 30,078 vehicles on October 12, 2026, covering certain Maybach sedans, AMG models and S-Class vehicles in the United States after a brake hose issue was identified. The German automaker issued the recall because front axle brake hoses could develop leaks, according to its filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

According to Mercedes-Benz's report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the affected vehicles were produced between 2021 and 2024 and are all subject to the same defect. The recall involves some of the automaker's most expensive models, which commonly carried six-figure prices when new.

Mercedes-Benz said it expanded the recall after continuing to monitor the brake hose issue in vehicles included and not included in an earlier recall issued last year. The company also reviewed additional information gathered from markets outside the U.S.

According to Mercedes-Benz, the company was notified of three U.S. cases involving the issue, all occurring in 2026. The automaker said no crashes or injuries connected to the defect have been reported among vehicles covered by the current recall.

Dealers have already been informed about the recall, according to the filing. Owner notification letters are scheduled to begin being mailed next month.