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 1 owner complaint about the 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 7 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 October 2, 2026. Updated daily.
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 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. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. Impaired electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. Improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of an injury.
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-Maybach.
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 forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have had two separate incidents where the automatic braking system engaged causing vehicle to come to a complete stop almost causing me to get rear ended by another vehicle. The first time there was no sign of a vehicle in the front of me. It happened at about 55 miles an hour on the expressway.…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.