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 faulty 80-amp fuses that can fail without warning, cutting drive power or disabling airbags and the instrument cluster.
On the braking side, the front brake hoses can rupture and leak fluid, reducing braking force and extending stopping distances. There is also a fuel pump that can shut down unexpectedly, causing a sudden loss of drive power. A software recall affects the stability control system, where ABS, traction control, and electronic stability functions can become disabled while also causing the speedometer to stop displaying vehicle speed. Finally, a battery monitoring software issue means the car may fail to alert the driver when the high-voltage battery develops a fault, leaving a potential problem undetected.
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.