Mercedes-Benz S580 problems and complaints, 2021 to 2022
26 NHTSA owner complaints and 12 recalls across 2 model years, 2021 to 2022. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 26complaints
- 12recalls
- 2reported crashes
- 0reported fires
- 2reported injuries
- 1reported deaths
Which Mercedes-Benz S580 years should you avoid?
We cover 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz S580, 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 26 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain9 (35%)
- Steering, suspension & tires6 (23%)
- Electrical & infotainment4 (15%)
- Brakes3 (12%)
- Other systems2 (8%)
Recalls (12)
Structure · 23V200000 · Mar 2023 · model year 2021
Disabled safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Body & glass · 23V098000 · Feb 2023 · model year 2021
A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 22V493000 · Jul 2022 · model year 2021
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Steering · 22V214000 · Apr 2022 · model year 2021
Disabled safety features or the inability to shift gears can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Suspension · 22V194000 · Mar 2022 · model year 2022
A detached thrust arm can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, or cause the vehicle to pull to one side during emergency braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Steering · 22V189000 · Mar 2022 · model years 2021, 2022
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Exterior lighting · 22V167000 · Mar 2022 · model year 2021
Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 22V124000 · Mar 2022 · model year 2021
Unintentional or improper deployment of air bags and/or seat belts can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Electrical system · 21V931000 · Nov 2021 · model year 2021
Driver distraction can increase the risk of a crash.
Engine · 21V843000 · Oct 2021 · model year 2021
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 21V789000 · Oct 2021 · model year 2021
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fuel system · 21V704000 · Sep 2021 · model year 2021
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.