2021 Mercedes-Maybach S 580Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S 580. It is covered by 7 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 February 24, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 has problems

0 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

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

7 recalls

2021 Mercedes-Maybach 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 →

57%repaired · 2026 Q3

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 24V-807 · Oct 25, 2024 · 21 vehicles · 12 repaired

Risk. A disabled emergency call system that prevents a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services or fails to identify the vehicle location, can delay…

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 →

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100%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 23V-200 · Mar 24, 2023 · 6 vehicles · 6 repaired

Risk. Disabled safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2024 Q2

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 22V-493 · Jul 11, 2022 · 8,530 vehicles · 8,024 repaired

Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing 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

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
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

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