Mercedes-Benz S 580 Recalls

The Mercedes-Benz S 580 has 21 recalls covering 2021 through 2024 model years, with the most serious being a rear suspension defect on certain 2022 models where a weld on the rear axle carrier can fail, causing a thrust arm to break free and producing sudden loss of vehicle control or severe pulling during emergency braking.

On 2024 models, bolts securing the rear differential to the axle carrier can loosen and allow the driveshaft to separate, cutting drive power without warning. Also on 2023-2024 vehicles, incorrectly manufactured 80-amp fuses can fail and cause a sudden loss of drive power or knock out critical systems including the airbags and instrument cluster.

The 2021-2023 model years carry several overlapping mechanical and safety issues. Front brake hoses on 2021-2023 vehicles can rupture and leak fluid, lengthening stopping distances. The fuel pump can shut down on 2021-2023 models, cutting drive power while moving. A separate engine control software fault on 2021-2023 vehicles can cause the engine to overheat or stall when the Camtronic variable valve system fails, and overheating raises the risk of an engine fire. On 2021 models specifically, a software error in the engine control unit can stall the engine with no ability to restart, and a loose fuel pump nozzle in the tank can also trigger a stall.

The 2021 model year has the densest cluster of safety system issues. A loose electrical connector at the steering column module can disable gear shifting, electronic stability control, the driver's airbag, and turn signals. A loose airbag control unit can cause airbags or seatbelts to deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy correctly in a crash. A separate software fault in the airbag control unit can deactivate the front passenger airbag entirely by disabling the passenger seat occupancy sensor. Water intrusion through an improperly sealed bulkhead on 2021 models can disable seatbelt pretensioners and seat adjustments. A fixed glass panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof on certain 2021 vehicles can detach and become a road hazard.

Several lower-severity software issues affect 2021-2022 production. The heated steering wheel's hands-off detection can fail on 2021-2022 models, disabling lane-keeping warnings and the automatic emergency stop feature. The rearview camera can fail to display an image on 2021 models due to a software fault. Rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can be disabled by a software error on 2021 models. The infotainment system on certain 2021 vehicles with an active connected account can allow television and internet video to play while driving. The emergency call system has separate software faults affecting 2021 and 2022 model years that can prevent automatic or manual calls to emergency services and fail to transmit the vehicle's location.