2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 25 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S 580 4MATIC years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC. That is the most of any S 580 4MATIC model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (8 complaints, 32%), typically at around 8,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 8 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Forward Collision Avoidance8 · ~8,000 mi
Service Brakes7 · ~1,000 mi
Engine6 · ~4,500 mi
Electrical System5
Power Train4 · ~9,150 mi
Suspension3 · ~300 mi
Tires3 · ~2,815 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~55,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~4,500 mi
Wheels2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance832%8,000——
Service Brakes728%1,000——
Engine624%4,500——
Electrical System520%———
Power Train416%9,150——
Suspension312%300——
Tires312%2,815——
Engine and Engine Cooling28%55,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline28%4,500——
Wheels28%———
Back Over Prevention14%———
Seat Belts14%———
Steering14%18,000——
Structure14%———
Unknown or Other14%———
Visibility/wiper14%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 7 complaints
2022: 5202252023: 7202372024: 3202432025: 6202562026: 420264

n = 25 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC recalls (8)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation componentsOct 2, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V638000 · 30,064 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S 500 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 680 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, 2023-2025 S 580 E 4MATIC, and 2024-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V116. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation componentsFeb 24, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V116000 · 20,339 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 S 500, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, 2021-2023 S 580 4MATIC, 2022 S 680 4MATIC, and 2023 S 580e 4MATIC vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030007.

Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):softwareSep 20, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V704000 · 27,190 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. In the event of a mechanical failure in the engine Camtronic system, the engine control unit (ECU) software may cause the engine to overheat or stall.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on November 15, 2024, January 10, 2025, and February 21, 2025. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz Customer Service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100007.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpDec 21, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V880000 · 79,676 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpJun 26, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V445000 · 143,551 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Suspension:subframe/mounting bracket; power train:axle assemblyDo not driveMar 28, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V194000 · 12 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 S580Z, S500V, and S580V vehicles. The sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach.

Risk: A detached thrust arm can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, or cause the vehicle to pull to one side during emergency braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will inspect the sub frame weld on the rear axle carrier and replace the rear axle carrier as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030028.

Steering: steering wheel/handle barMar 25, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V189000 · 8,396 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.

Risk: Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.

Communication: auto crash notification; electrical system:softwareDec 27, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V00J000 · 1,239 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS450, S500, and S580 vehicles. The communication module software may restrict or disable the emergency call system (eCall).

Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: The communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022010006.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "Active Brake Assist Functions Currently Limited - See Owner's Manual", "Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away - N Activated Manually No Automatic Change To P", "Service Required Do Not…

Power Train · received Sep 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763035

Vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580 The vehicle is experiencing a severe and violent drivetrain "jolt" or "push" during gear transitions, specifically when shifting from 5th to 6th gear at cruising speeds. On multiple occasions, the jolt was so forceful that passengers believed the vehicle had been…

Engine · received Apr 19, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11732269

On multiple occasions, after the vehicle had been parked and not driven for approximately five days or more, the automatic parking brake locked in place and would not release. I attempted standard methods to disengage the brake, including manual release procedures and lightly rocking the vehicle…

Service Brakes · received Jan 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11712692

Was driving the car at 3:00 P.M. and all of a sudden thr dash display when total black out nothing on the display screen. Speed,fuel,turnning singles nothing total black out. Took it to the dealership to fix as this can and would be a life threathing at loss of life could and can happen in a…

Electrical System · received Jan 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11709116

Mercedes-Benz S580 equipped with 21-inch wheels has experienced numerous tire blowouts over the course of ownership — too many to count. The blowouts occurred during normal driving on typical roads. Several blowouts caused rim damage and created a dangerous situation, including moments where I…

Suspension · received Dec 7, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11703501

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC?

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 8 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC?

Yes, 8 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S 580 4MATIC model years, the 2022 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.