2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580, most often about the tires. It is covered by 5 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 April 15, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 has problems

6 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
Tires30
Forward collision avoidance21
Fuel/propulsion system11
Fuel system, gasoline10
Vehicle speed control10

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

5 recalls

2023 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.

82%repaired · 2026 Q3

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 25V-116 · Feb 24, 2025 · 20,339 vehicles · 16,673 repaired

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 →

90%repaired · 2026 Q3

Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software

Recall 24V-704 · Sep 20, 2024 · 27,190 vehicles · 24,391 repaired

Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2026 Q1

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 24V-115 · Feb 16, 2024 · 31,848 vehicles · 30,692 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall

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 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 tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The tire (Pirelli 255/35R21) on my 2023 Mercedes Benz 580V4 developed a bubble on its sidewall. This tire was just replaced February 16, 2024, and has under 8,000 miles on it. This is the fourth tire I have replaced due to bubbles on the sidewalls.
Complaint 11654826 · Apr 15, 2025
On [XXX] I had a blowout on the passenger front side of my vehicle. The vehicle was towed to Sugarland MB and a new Pirelli 255/35 R21 purchased. The blowout happened after I hit a bump (not pothole) in the road on [XXX] at [XXX]. My 2023 MB 580V had 9701 miles on it and had just had it's first "A"…
Complaint 11640331 · Feb 3, 2025
I had 9985 miles on my 2023 Mercedes S580V when the front passenger tire experienced a blowout earlier this year. The tire failed right after I had my first A service which did not show an issue with tires. Today is 10/30/2024 and I have 13978 miles on my vehicle. The driver side front tire Pirelli…
Complaint 11622692 · Oct 30, 2024

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