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.
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.
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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,…
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.
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
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…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.