Passenger Car • all-electric, 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, 4L 8-Cyl hybrid, and 6l 12-cyl configurations • 7th Generation (W223) • NHTSA & EPA Certified Data
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has zero owner defect complaints and zero safety recall campaigns recorded in the current AutoUtility NHTSA dataset.
EPA testing covers 9 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric, 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, 4L 8-Cyl hybrid, and 6l 12-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 15 to 23 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 93 MPGe with an estimated range of 371 miles. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class belongs to the 7th generation (W223) S-Class platform spanning model years 2021–2026.
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQS 580 4matic 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 93 MPGe | 93 MPGe | 93 MPGe | 371 mi | $800 / yr |
| EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 84 MPGe | 84 MPGe | 84 MPGe | 300 mi | $900 / yr |
| S500 4matic Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| GLS450 4matic Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| S580 4matic Maybach Hybrid | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 16 MPG | 27 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
| S580 4matic Hybrid | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
| GLS580 4matic Hybrid | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $4,750 / yr |
| Maybach S680 4matic | 6L 12-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 12 MPG | 20 MPG | 15 MPG | — | $5,050 / yr |
| GLS600 4matic Maybach Hybrid | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 13 MPG | 18 MPG | 15 MPG | — | $5,050 / yr |
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class models.
Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
View all 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
AutoUtility's current federal dataset records zero official NHTSA safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Recall records can change as manufacturers and NHTSA publish or update campaign notices.
AutoUtility currently records zero consumer defect complaints on file with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
A zero-complaint record in federal databases reflects submitted owner filings and does not guarantee the absence of mechanical issues.
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class range from 15 to 23 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.