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.
2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 16 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-807 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
6Wheels
5Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
4Engine
4Engine and engine cooling
3Service brakes
3Vehicle speed control
3Lane departure
2Power train
118 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 1 |
| Wheels | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 2 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
16 recalls
2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 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
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. A disabled emergency call system that prevents a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services or fails to identify the vehicle location, can delay…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. Disabled safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Visibility: fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly
Risk. A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency…
repaired · 2024 Q1
Steering: column
Risk. Disabled safety features or the inability to shift gears can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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 Q1
Exterior lighting: back up lights
Risk. Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk. Unintentional or improper deployment of air bags and/or seat belts can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. Driver distraction can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Air bag/restraint control module: software
Risk. A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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
2021 vs. every other S 580 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 median. How we score
'21'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What S 580 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the "Camera System Unavailable" and "Camera Dirty" messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was initially taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was…
Similar to recall campagn #[PHONE] or 17V-078. My car may have a damaged steering column-mounted shift lever module. If the internal circuit board is damaged, moving the shift lever will not select a transmission gear. Both the auto-P function and automatic parking brake will continue to operate as…
Driving on highway at about 50 mph when the brakes suddenly slammed on and brought car to a sudden, near stop. The stop was so sudden our seatbelts engaged and we thought we were struck in the rear by another car. Electrical module issues that cause battery to drain while vehicle is turned off have…
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