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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
NewRisk. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-116 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes
6Engine1 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
3Tires
3Suspension
2Wheels
2Engine and engine cooling
76 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Risk. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Power train: axle assembly
Do not driveRisk. 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…
repaired · 2024 Q1
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…
repaired · 2024 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other S 580 4MATIC year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S 580 4MATIC median. How we score
'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What S 580 4MATIC owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "Active Brake Assist Functions Currently Limited - See Owner's Manual", "Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away - N Activated Manually No Automatic Change To P", "Service Required Do Not…
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,…
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…
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