NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The front brake hoses may rupture, causing brake fluid to leak and reducing braking ability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses at no cost to you.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E has 5 recalls, the most serious involving front brake hoses that can rupture and leak fluid, extending stopping distances and raising the risk of a crash.
Separate from the brake concern, the fuel pump can shut down without warning, cutting drive power entirely while the vehicle is in motion. An 80-amp fuse that was produced incorrectly can also fail in service, and depending on which circuit it controls, the result can be a sudden loss of drive power, a dead instrument cluster, or a disabled restraint system in a crash. On the electronic safety side, a software fault can disable the stability control suite, including anti-lock brakes, traction control, and electronic brake distribution, while also causing the speedometer to show an incorrect reading. Finally, the hybrid battery monitoring software may fail to alert the driver when the high-voltage battery develops a fault, leaving a potential battery problem undetected until it worsens.
At a glance
What can fail
The front brake hoses may rupture, causing brake fluid to leak and reducing braking ability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The 80-Amp fuses in the main fuse box may have been manufactured incorrectly, causing them to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may shut down unexpectedly, causing a loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electronic stability program software may malfunction, disabling vehicle dynamics control systems including anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, brake force distribution, and the vehicle speed display.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the electronic stability program control unit software at no charge to restore all vehicle control systems.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The battery monitoring system software may fail to alert you of a battery malfunction, preventing proper safety warnings.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the battery management system software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.