Mercedes-Benz S 580 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints and 18 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz S 580, across 2 model years (2021–2023). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (33). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Mercedes-Benz S 580 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No S 580 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 S 580: 33 complaints, 16 recalls
- 2023 S 580: 6 complaints, 5 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz S 580 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Communication | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz S 580 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 S 580 | 6 | 5 | — | Tires | |
| 2021 S 580 | 33 | 16 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz S 580 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (33), 2023 (6). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz S 580?
Electrical System, with 10 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S 580 have?
18 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.