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Mercedes-Benz S 580 Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns across the Mercedes-Benz S 580, 2021–2023. Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 1 model years with settled counts, the 2021 drew the most (33) and the 2021 the fewest (33).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls20campaignsCovering 2021–2023 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints64filedOwner reports across 3 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI

Mercedes-Benz S 580 complaints by model year

64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

1633 725 56
202120222023
202133 202225 20236
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2021 · 33 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2021 · 33 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2021–2023. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Mercedes-Benz S 580 owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component202120222023
Electrical system 1050
Forward collision avoidance 582
Service brakes 370
Engine 360
Tires 233
Wheels 620
Engine and engine cooling 420
Power train 240

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Mercedes-Benz S 580 recalls (20)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one S 580 model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz S 580
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
25V116000Feb 24, 2025Front Brake Hose May Leak2021, 2022, 202380.4%
24V807000Oct 25, 2024Disabled Emergency Call System202157.1%
24V704000Sep 20, 2024ECU Software May Cause Engine Stall2021, 2022, 202388.7%
24V115000Feb 16, 202480-Amp Fuse May Fail202396.4%
23V880000Dec 21, 2023Fuel Pump Shutdown May Cause Loss of Drive Power2022, 202388.6%
23V445000Jun 26, 2023Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Shutdown2021, 2022, 202392.2%
23V200000Mar 24, 2023Disabled Safety Features from Water Intrusion2021100%
23V098000Feb 17, 2023Glass Panel May Detach2021100%
22V493000Jul 11, 2022Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111202196.1%
22V365000May 20, 2022Disabled Emergency Call System202190.6%
22V214000Apr 1, 2022Unsecured Steering Module Electrical Connector2021100%
22V194000Mar 28, 2022Rear Axle Carrier May Fail202291.7%
22V189000Mar 25, 2022Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Software Error2021, 202297.9%
22V167000Mar 18, 2022Disabled Rear Lighting202197.4%
22V124000Mar 4, 2022Unsecured Air Bag Control Unit2021100%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Where to next

2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 report6 complaints · 5 campaigns →2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 report25 complaints · 7 campaigns →2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 report33 complaints · 16 campaigns →Every Mercedes-Benz modelMercedes-Benz models →

Mercedes-Benz S 580 FAQ

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz S 580 had?

NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns that cover at least one Mercedes-Benz S 580 model year from 2021 to 2023. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Mercedes-Benz S 580 year has the most complaints?

Among the last 1 model years with settled counts, the 2021 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (33) and the 2021 the fewest (33). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz S 580 problems?

Across the 2021–2023 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, forward collision avoidance, service brakes in complaints filed with NHTSA.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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