Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
10
Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
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The vehicle lost acceleration and the check engine light came on. I took the vehicle to Mercedes dealership. They quoted that the Camtronic actuator has failed and needs to be replaced. Cost $9000. I have now seen online a recall for 2021 mercedes s580's for CAMTRONIC actuator failure issue. However- my VIN is not included in the recall. Please advise what I should do.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11736544 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
7
Most reports here involve software faults.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11720070 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
3
Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
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The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle inadvertently activated the Forward Collision Avoidance feature and briefly applied the brakes hard enough for the ABS to be activated. The contact stated that there were no objects near or around the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality but had since become a regular failure. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 23,500.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11540188 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
9
Most reports here involve premature wear.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11758100 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
1
Most reports here involve other issues.
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2021 MERCEDES BENZ S580. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OBSTRUCTED VIEW THRU FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DASHBOARD REFLECTS ONTO THE WINDSHEILD. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11431500 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
4
Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention an injury.
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Car was in for recall Dec 7,2025 to Mercedes Benz of Rockville Centre service 110 Graham Avenue Hempstead Ny they are having difficulties with the recall it is now Dec 30, 2025 still not repaired they told me it was a parts problem they ordered parts twice now they are saying it might be a software problem they are not sure they do not know when i will get my vehicle back they dont even know the reason why its not taking the recall
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11708011 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov