The Maybach 62S is a full-size car built from 1995 to 2026. Engines offered: V8. Too new for a verdict, since complaints and recalls take years to accumulate — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 62S is
The Maybach 62S is a full-size car that Maybach built from 1995 to 2026 — 32 model years. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Maybach range: 62, 57, Landaulet.
Maybach 62S tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 62S owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Maybach 62S have? Power & range
The Maybach 62S is offered with 1 powertrain — 5.5L 12-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Maybach 62S, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 5.5L · 12-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The 62S by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Maybach 62S. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 62S | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability | Not yet rated | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Maybach 62S?
The 62S is a full-size car, built from 1995 to 2026. Engines offered: V8.
What is the Maybach 62S warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 62S reliable?
The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 62S?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Maybach
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maybach GLS600 | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Maybach S680 | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Maybach 62 | 2003–2026 | — | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Maybach S Class | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Maybach 57 | 2003–2026 | — | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Maybach Exelero | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |