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2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580, most often about the electrical (29% of complaints). It is the most complained-about S 580 model year since 2000 and has 16 recalls.
Most common 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 problems
Electrical
10 complaints · 29%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz s580. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v365000 (electrical system, communication) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz s580. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the "camera system unavailable" and "camera dirty" messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was initially taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was caused by a bumper…
Engine
8 complaints · 24%The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v704000(engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormal ticking sound. There was no…
Wheels and tires
8 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: sidewall.
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz s580 equipped with pirelli tires, tire line: p zero mo-s, tire size: p255/35/r21 (front tires) and p285/30/r21 (rear tires), dot number: (unavailable). The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the drove over a pothole and the driverâs side front tire experienced a blowout. The…
Driver assistance
6 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: warning, dynamic brake support/brake assist, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control.
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz s580. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the brakes failed to function as needed while the brake pedal was being depressed. The failure resulted in a crash. There were no injuries sustained. The contact stated that the accident occurred due to the failure in the…
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…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 12%Speed control
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: cruise control.
Brakes
3 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz s580. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the brakes failed to function as needed while the brake pedal was being depressed. The failure resulted in a crash. There were no injuries sustained. The contact stated that the accident occurred due to the failure in the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 recalls
Brakes: foundation components
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Infotainment and connectivity: auto crash notification
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will update the communication module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 6, 2024. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2024110002.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 maybach s 580 4matic, s 500 4matic, and s 580 4matic vehicles. The emergency call system may fail to place an automatic or manual call and may not provide the vehicle location as intended.
Engine: software
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: Disabled safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair the bulkhead front wall sealing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 12, 2023. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2023040009.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 maybach s580 and s580 vehicles. The bulkhead that separates the engine compartment from the passenger compartment may not have been properly sealed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment. Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, disabling safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments (presafe system).
Visibility and wipers: fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly
Risk: A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front fixed glass panel, free of charge. The owner notification letters were mailed march 17, 2023. The owner may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2023020008.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling one 2021 s 580 4matic vehicle. The fixed front glass panel between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not be properly secured and may detach.
Backup camera: display function
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the mbux multimedia system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 19, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2022080002.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2022 amg eqs53, eqs580, eqs450, 2021 s500, s580, and maybach s580 vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the mbux multimedia system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Infotainment and connectivity: auto crash notification
Risk: 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.
Fix: The communication module software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on july 8, 2022, may 17, 2024, july 29, 2024, and september 27, 2024. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017-2022 cla-class, gla-class, gle-class, gls-class, slc-class, a-class, amg gt-class, c-class, e-class, s-class, sl-class, glc-class, cls-class, glb-class, and g-class vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's sim card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (ecall) system.
Steering: column
Risk: Disabled safety features or the inability to shift gears can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the cover for the electrical connector, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 13, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2022040006.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 s580 4matic and s500 4matic vehicles. The electrical connector to the steering column module may not be secured properly, which can disable gear shifts and/or safety features including the electronic stability program, the driver's air bag, and turn signal indicators.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the distronic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 6, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2022040010.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021-2022 c-class, e-class, s-class, sl, eclass coupe/convertible, cls, amg gt 4-doors coupe, and eqs vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the active distance assist distronic system.
Lights: hazard flashing warning lights
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will update the rear signal software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2022040013.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2022 eqs 450, eqs 580, and 2021 s500 and s580 vehicles. A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.
Air bags: critical fasteners
Risk: Unintentional or improper deployment of air bags and/or seat belts can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the air bag control unit fastening nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 15, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-637-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2022030024.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 s580 4matic vehicles. The air bag control unit may be improperly secured and may result in an unintentional air bag or seat belt deployment, or an improper deployment in the event of a crash.
Electrical: software
Risk: Driver distraction can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mbusa has updated their computer server to correct the issue for most vehicles, free of charge. For vehicles that were not able to be updated remotely, dealers will provide the software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 25, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 s580, 2022 eqs450, eqs580, and s500 vehicles with an active and connected mercedes me connect account. The mbux infotainment system might allow activation of the television and internet display while driving, causing a distraction for the driver.
Engine: software
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on january 28, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 s580 and maybach s580 vehicles. An engine control unit software error may cause a sudden engine stall, without the ability to restart the vehicle.
Air bags: front passenger
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 1, 2021. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021100010. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 s500, s580, and maybach s580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may deactivate the occupant recognition control unit, resulting in a deactivated front passenger air bag.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the fuel tank including the suction jet pump, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed october 26, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 s580 vehicles. The suction jet pump in the fuel tank may have a loose or missing nozzle, which can cause the pump to fail and result in an engine stall.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (10 complaints); engine (8 complaints); wheels and tires (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 have?
- 16 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 24, 2025 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Mercedes-Benz S 580?
- It is the most complained-about S 580 model year since 2000, with 34 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Mercedes-Benz S 580 years
- 2021