2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 470,159 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 25V116000 2025-02-24 20,339 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

COMMUNICATION 24V807000 2024-10-25 21 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Maybach S 580 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC, and S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The emergency call system may fail to place an automatic or manual call and may not provide the vehicle location as intended.

Consequence

A disabled emergency call system that prevents a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services or fails to identify the vehicle location, can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the communication module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024110002.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 24V704000 2024-09-20 27,190 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 23V445000 2023-06-26 143,551 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

STRUCTURE 23V200000 2023-03-24 6 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Maybach S580 and S580 vehicles. The bulkhead that separates the engine compartment from the passenger compartment may not have been properly sealed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment. Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion…

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will repair the bulkhead front wall sealing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040009.

VISIBILITY 23V098000 2023-02-17 1 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2021 S 580 4Matic vehicle. The fixed front glass panel between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not be properly secured and may detach.

Consequence

A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front fixed glass panel, free of charge. The owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. The owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023020008.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 22V493000 2022-07-11 8,530 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG EQS53, EQS580, EQS450, 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the MBUX multimedia system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…

Consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080002.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22V365000 2022-05-20 242,722 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error…

Consequence

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

Remedy

The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact…

STEERING 22V214000 2022-04-01 4 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 4Matic and S500 4Matic vehicles. The electrical connector to the steering column module may not be secured properly, which can disable gear shifts and/or safety features including the electronic stability program, the driver's air bag, and turn signal…

Consequence

Disabled safety features or the inability to shift gears can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the cover for the electrical connector, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040006.

SEATS 22V215000 2022-04-01 15 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Maybach S580 vehicles. Trim parts on both front seats may detach during rear air bag deployment, which can damage the air bag cushion or cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Consequence

Improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the trim parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050006.

STEERING 22V189000 2022-03-25 8,396 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 22V167000 2022-03-18 9,156 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and 2021 S500 and S580 vehicles. A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.

Consequence

Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rear signal software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040013.

AIR BAGS 22V124000 2022-03-04 14 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 4Matic vehicles. The air bag control unit may be improperly secured and may result in an unintentional air bag or seat belt deployment, or an improper deployment in the event of a crash.

Consequence

Unintentional or improper deployment of air bags and/or seat belts can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the air bag control unit fastening nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-637-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022030024.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21V931000 2021-11-29 227 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580, 2022 EQS450, EQS580, and S500 vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account. The MBUX infotainment system might allow activation of the television and internet display while driving, causing a distraction for the driver.

Consequence

Driver distraction can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA has updated their computer server to correct the issue for most vehicles, free of charge. For vehicles that were not able to be updated remotely, dealers will provide the software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 25, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21V843000 2021-10-29 8,669 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 and Maybach S580 vehicles. An engine control unit software error may cause a sudden engine stall, without the ability to restart the vehicle.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

AIR BAGS 21V789000 2021-10-11 1,311 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may deactivate the occupant recognition control unit, resulting in a deactivated front passenger air bag.

Consequence

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2021. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021100010. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 21V704000 2021-09-10 7 affected
Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 vehicles. The suction jet pump in the fuel tank may have a loose or missing nozzle, which can cause the pump to fail and result in an engine stall.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the fuel tank including the suction jet pump, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
1injuries
WHEELS
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
1injuries1deaths
ENGINE
3
SERVICE BRAKES
3
1crashes1injuries
COMMUNICATION
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
2
1injuries1deaths
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
1injuries1deaths
Total complaints54

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The vehicle lost acceleration and the check engine light came on. I took the vehicle to mercedes dealership. They quoted that the camtronic actuator has failed and needs to be replaced. Cost $9000. I have now seen online a recall for 2021 mercedes s580's for camtronic actuator failure issue.…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-05-01

“False warning message for right taillights/brake lights/signal light in rear lamp.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2026-02-01

“False warning message for right taillights/brake lights/signal light in rear lamp.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-02-01

“Car was in for recall dec 7,2025 to mercedes benz of rockville centre service 110 graham avenue hempstead ny they are having difficulties with the recall it is now dec 30, 2025 still not repaired they told me it was a parts problem they ordered parts twice now they are saying it might be a…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-12-07

“Adaptive high beam assist function on vehicle with multibeam led headlights with digital light system fail to detect ambient lighting properly. Consequently hi-beam lights operate erratically and unpredictably, switching between high and low beams too frequently. [xxx] information redacted…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2025-09-01

“Excessive tire failure on "amg" 21 inch wheel and tires. Pirelli tires have replaced 4 tires in four months. Cracks in side wall bubbling.”

WHEELS · reported 2025-06-01

“Excessive tire failure on "amg" 21 inch wheel and tires. Pirelli tires have replaced 4 tires in four months. Cracks in side wall bubbling.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-06-01

“Three wheels had rim a total of eight cracks that lead to one tire unable to hold air. Loss of air in tire can lead to crash. Mercedes service inspected car after first crack was noticed by discount tire when they diagnosed deflation in tire. Mercedes service reported that two additional wheel…”

WHEELS · reported 2025-06-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.