2023 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-880 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC has problems

2 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
Back over prevention10
Electrical system10
Forward collision avoidance10
Wheels10

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

7 recalls

2023 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC 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.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

New

Recall 26V-638 · Oct 2, 2026 · 28,318 vehicles

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 →

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95%repaired · 2025 Q2

Wiring: rear compartment/trunk

Recall 23V-554 · Aug 4, 2023 · 73 vehicles · 69 repaired

Risk. Impaired electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2025 Q1

Control module: software

Recall 23V-360 · May 19, 2023 · 7,558 vehicles · 7,218 repaired

Risk. Disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD, and a vehicle speed display failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other S 580 4MATIC 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 4MATIC median. How we score

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In owners' words

What S 580 4MATIC owners report

Recent back over prevention complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I leased a 2023 Mercedes from Grapevine Mercedes. When I test drove the vehicle the car had a check engine light on. The sales man said he would get that fixed. The salesman had the service tech clear the code without addressing the issue. A week later the check engine light comes on. The…
Complaint 11519568 · Apr 29, 2023

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