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2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC Coupe recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC Coupe. The newest, from April 3, 2026, covers the power train. Not every Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC Coupe of this year is affected: check your VIN to see whether yours is, and whether the free repair has been done.

1 recall, newest first

RecallApril 3, 2026

Power train › driveline › universal joint

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 10, 2026.

NHTSA recall 26V216000

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Recalls come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall database, with the list of models updated October 7, 2026. A recall applies to some vehicles of a model year, not always all of them: your VIN tells you whether yours is included and if the free repair has been done.