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Mercedes-Benz S580

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

350

Active records

Recalls

34

Active records

TSBs

331

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

13

Crashes

11

Fires

9

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz S580

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Condition issue

80

Reporting mechanism

75

Operating state

69

Safety restraint issue

32

Ride/handling behavior

31

Electrical issue

30

Engine behavior

27

Braking behavior

20

Driver assistance issue

19

Performance issue

17

Safety restraint behavior

16

Thermal issue

14

Access/entry issue

13

Fluid issue

13

Powering on/off behavior

13

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

12

Lighting behavior

11

HVAC behavior

9

Steering behavior

8

Smell

7

Noise

6

Vibration/harshness

6

Infotainment behavior

4

Recent change

3

Starting behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580

Filed May 8, 2026


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.

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580

Filed May 4, 2026


255/35R21 Unknown Bump on tire causing it to run flat.

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580

Filed Apr 19, 2026


Vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580 The vehicle is experiencing a severe and violent drivetrain jolt or push during gear transitions, specifically when shifting from 5th to 6th gear at cruising speeds. On multiple occasions, the jolt was so forceful that passengers believed the vehicle had been rear-ended by another car. This behavior is unpredictable and creates a significant safety hazard, as it causes a sudden change in vehicle momentum while driving in traffic. The issue has been reported to…

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 4MATIC

Filed Mar 30, 2026


The doors are designed to open or shut, not a hinged or soft door close. There has been several times when I’ve opened the door and the door slams back on my elbow.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580

Filed Feb 24, 2026


False warning message for right taillights/brake lights/signal light in rear lamp.

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580

Filed Feb 20, 2026


I am reporting a recurring transmission/drivability issue with my 2024 Mercedes-Benz S580. The vehicle has been experiencing a harsh, abnormal shift between approximately 3rd and 4th gear at around 25–35 mph during normal acceleration. The shift feels like a sudden jerk or hesitation and does not feel consistent with normal operation. The vehicle has been taken to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership multiple times for this issue. On a recent visit (February 9, 2026), a drive technician rode…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580

Filed Jan 22, 2026


On multiple occasions, after the vehicle had been parked and not driven for approximately five days or more, the automatic parking brake locked in place and would not release. I attempted standard methods to disengage the brake, including manual release procedures and lightly rocking the vehicle, without success. The only way to release the brake was to apply significant pressure to the accelerator while in reverse, which caused the brake to suddenly unlock. The first incident occurred while…

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 4MATIC

Filed Jan 14, 2026


The sunroof shattered suddenly while driving. There was no external impact to the vehicle.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580

Filed Jan 13, 2026


Three wheels had rim a total of eight cracks that lead to one tire unable to hold air. Loss of air in tire can lead to crash. Mercedes service inspected car after first crack was noticed by Discount Tire when they diagnosed deflation in tire. Mercedes service reported that two additional wheel rims were cracked. Discount Tire subsequently determined a total of eight cracks and took pictures. Mercedes service representative stated that initial OEM wheels on 2021 S Class were weak and…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580

Filed Jan 6, 2026


Was driving the car at 3:00 P.M. and all of a sudden thr dash display when total black out nothing on the display screen. Speed,fuel,turnning singles nothing total black out. Took it to the dealership to fix as this can and would be a life threathing at loss of life could and can happen in a traffic sistiution

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.