2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-255 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure21
Electrical system10
Forward collision avoidance10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2023 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.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

New

Recall 26V-638 · Oct 2, 2026 · 28,318 vehicles

Risk. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 25V-255 · May 12, 2025 · 443 vehicles · 406 repaired

Risk. An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2023 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What S 580 4MATIC owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The car was designed too low. When parked at a supermarket, Publix in surfside Miami Beach, when ready to leave the parking bumper pulled at the front bumper and disconnected it partially. A north miami Mercedes Benz service department said this is not unusual as this car is very low. A claim was…
Complaint 11660977 · May 14, 2025

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