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 2 owner complaints about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4MATIC, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-115 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2026. Updated daily.
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 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 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument…
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 E 4MATIC median. How we score
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The control unit in my 2024 Mercedes 2580e triggers an increased number of system resets as part of fallback behavior. The increased number of resets resulted in the digital instrument cluster's display temporarily cutting out, and I had an entirely blank cluster. It came back on only after I…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.