Maybach VIN Decoder & VIN Check — Models, Recalls, Specs, MPG & Safety
“A higher state of being”
Mercedes-Maybach is the ultra-luxury sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz, headquartered alongside its parent in Stuttgart. The Maybach name traces to 1909, when Wilhelm Maybach (former chief engineer of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft) and his son Karl founded Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH to produce Zeppelin airship engines and later luxury automobiles. Original Maybach automobile production ran from 1921 to 1941. DaimlerChrysler revived the standalone Maybach brand from 2002 to 2013, then dissolved it; the Maybach name returned in 2014 as the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class trim variant.
Mercedes-Maybach now offers ultra-luxury variants of the S-Class sedan, GLS SUV and EQS sedan, with stretched wheelbases, additional sound insulation, executive-rear-seat configurations and exclusive interior materials. The Mercedes-Maybach S 680 is the flagship V12-powered variant, and the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is the brand's first electric model. Annual production runs approximately 25,000-30,000 vehicles globally, with strong sales in China, the Middle East and the United States.
Mercedes-Maybach's parent Mercedes-Benz Group AG trades on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as MBG. Recall data for every Mercedes-Maybach VIN is reported to NHTSA. ForCar.org decodes any Mercedes-Maybach VIN to surface trim, factory options, open recalls and original delivery price.
Maybach at a glance
- Founded
- 1909 (Maybach-Motorenbau)
- Modern relaunch
- 2014 (Mercedes-Maybach S-Class)
- Founders
- Wilhelm Maybach, Karl Maybach
- Headquarters
- Stuttgart, Germany
- Parent
- Mercedes-Benz Group (FRA: MBG)
- Flagship
- Mercedes-Maybach S 680 V12
- First EV
- EQS Sedan and SUV
- Annual production
- ~25,000-30,000 vehicles
- Basic warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
Decode any Maybach VIN
Enter a 17-character VIN below to retrieve the trim, factory options, original window-sticker MSRP and any open NHTSA recall affecting that specific vehicle. ForCar.org pulls the same dataset that Maybach dealers use to notify owners of safety recalls.
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Maybach heritage
Wilhelm Maybach worked alongside Gottlieb Daimler from 1869 onward and was Daimler's chief engineer. He founded Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH with his son Karl in 1909 to manufacture engines for Zeppelin airships. After WWI the company shifted to luxury automobiles; the 1921 W3 was the first Maybach car. Production ended in 1941 due to wartime priorities. DaimlerChrysler revived the Maybach brand in 2002 with the Maybach 57 and 62, but commercial failure ended the standalone brand in 2013. The 2014 relaunch as a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class variant has been more successful.
Market position
Mercedes-Maybach competes at the apex of the ultra-luxury sedan and SUV segments against Rolls-Royce Phantom and Cullinan, Bentley Mulsanne (discontinued) and Bentayga, and the Genesis G90 (lower-priced). Maybach prices typically run 60-100% above the equivalent base Mercedes-Benz S-Class or GLS, and the brand serves as Mercedes-Benz's answer to BMW Group's Rolls-Royce ownership.
New-vehicle warranty
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Frequently asked questions
When was Maybach founded and by whom?
Maybach was founded in 1909 by Wilhelm Maybach, Karl Maybach and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.
Where is the VIN on a Maybach vehicle?
The 17-character VIN appears in four standard locations: dashboard at the windshield base (driver side), driver-side door jamb sticker, the engine bay (firewall or engine block stamping), and the vehicle's title, registration and insurance documents.
How many Maybach models can ForCar.org decode?
ForCar.org indexes 2 Maybach nameplates. Any 17-character Maybach VIN is decoded against the NHTSA dataset to return trim, factory options, open recalls and original window-sticker MSRP.
What is the Maybach warranty?
Basic: 4 years / 50,000 miles. Powertrain: 4 years / 50,000 miles.
How to check Maybach recalls by VIN?
Enter your VIN in the decoder above. ForCar.org queries NHTSA's open-recall dataset for that specific VIN and returns any safety recalls or Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that affect your vehicle.
Disambiguation: This page covers Mercedes-Maybach, the ultra-luxury sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz — not the standalone Maybach (defunct 1941, briefly revived 2002-2013) or Wilhelm Maybach personally.
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