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2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580, most recently filed February 2025. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
Recalls 5campaigns 2 fuel pump · 1 brake · 1 engine Source: NHTSA Complaints 6filed Owner reports, 2021–2023 shown Source: NHTSA ODI
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Recalls (5)

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V116000 Filed Feb 24, 2025

Front Brake Hose May Leak

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 S 500, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, 2021-2023 S 580 4MATIC, 2022 S 680 4MATIC, and 2023 S 580e 4MATIC vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030007.
80.4% repairedof 20,339 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V116000
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Recall 24V704000 Filed Sep 20, 2024

ECU Software May Cause Engine Stall

Engine and engine cooling · engine · engine control module (ecu/ecm) · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. In the event of a mechanical failure in the engine Camtronic system, the engine control unit (ECU) software may cause the engine to overheat or stall.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on November 15, 2024, January 10, 2025, and February 21, 2025. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz Customer Service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100007.
88.7% repairedof 27,190 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V704000
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Recall 24V115000 Filed Feb 16, 2024

80-Amp Fuse May Fail

Electrical system · wiring · fuses and circuit breakers
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
Consequence
An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
96.4% repairedof 31,848 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V115000
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Recall 23V880000 Filed Dec 21, 2023

Fuel Pump Shutdown May Cause Loss of Drive Power

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
88.6% repairedof 79,676 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V880000
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Recall 23V445000 Filed Jun 26, 2023

Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Shutdown

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
92.2% repairedof 143,551 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V445000

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Owner complaints (6)

6 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The tires is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580, by component (top 5). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 6.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2023 compares with other S 580 years

Best and worst S 580 years →
33 25 6
202120222023
This year (2023)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 25V116000 (brake), 24V704000 (engine), 24V115000 (electrical), 23V880000 (fuel pump), 23V445000 (fuel pump). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 problems?

Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Tires (3), Forward collision avoidance (2), Fuel system (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

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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