Mercedes-Benz S 580 problems and complaints, 2021 to 2022
32 NHTSA owner complaints and 7 recalls across 2 model years, 2021 to 2022. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 32complaints
- 7recalls
- 0reported crashes
- 1reported fires
- 1reported injuries
Which Mercedes-Benz S 580 years should you avoid?
We cover 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz S 580, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 32 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Steering, suspension & tires10 (31%)
- Engine & powertrain7 (22%)
- Electrical & infotainment6 (19%)
- Brakes6 (19%)
- Other systems2 (6%)
Recalls (7)
Brakes · 25V116000 · Feb 2025 · model years 2021, 2022
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 24V807000 · Oct 2024 · model year 2021
A disabled emergency call system that prevents a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services or fails to identify the vehicle location, can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.
Engine · 24V704000 · Sep 2024 · model years 2021, 2022
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.
Fuel system · 23V880000 · Dec 2023 · model year 2022
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 23V445000 · Jun 2023 · model years 2021, 2022
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 22V365000 · May 2022 · model year 2021
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Safety · 21V00J000 · Dec 2021 · model year 2022
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.