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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.
This page covers 7 recalls and 24 owner complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580.
Complaints on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 cluster most heavily around the forward collision avoidance system and the brakes. Owners frequently report the automatic emergency braking firing unexpectedly, applying the brakes suddenly without an actual obstacle present, and several describe the car coming to an abrupt stop in normal traffic conditions. On the brake side, owners report the electronic parking brake locking and refusing to release after the car has sat for several days, requiring dealer intervention to free it. Tire complaints, the third-most reported system, center on blowouts occurring during routine driving on standard roads, with several owners noting rim damage alongside the blowouts. A smaller number of reports mention the instrument panel cluster going completely dark while driving, losing speed, fuel, and signal readouts entirely.
24
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 has 7 recalls, the most serious involving a rear suspension thrust arm that can break and detach, causing sudden loss of vehicle control or dangerous pulling during emergency braking.
On the engine and fuel side, a software issue in the engine control unit can allow the engine to overheat or stall, and a separate fuel pump defect can shut down without warning and cut drive power entirely. Front brake hoses on certain trims can rupture and leak brake fluid, extending stopping distances.
Two recalls affect driver assistance and emergency communication systems. Vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel may have the hands-off detection feature deactivated, which disables the Distronic driver assistance warnings and prevents the automatic emergency stop system from functioning correctly. There is also a software issue in the communication module that can restrict or disable the vehicle's emergency call system, preventing occupants from reaching emergency services after a crash.
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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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A mechanical failure in the engine Camtronic system can cause the ECU software to make the engine overheat or stall.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine control unit software 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 unexpectedly shut down, causing the engine to lose power while driving.
What the fix does
The fuel pump will be replaced at no cost to you at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
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 weld connecting the thrust arm to the rear axle carrier may be faulty, allowing the thrust arm to break and separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the weld and replace the rear axle carrier if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hand detection system in the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may fail to sense when your hands leave the steering wheel due to a software error.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the hand detection control unit software at no cost to restore proper hand-off detection.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The communication module software may restrict or disable the emergency call system (eCall), which is used to contact emergency services automatically in a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the communication module software, or the update will be delivered wirelessly to your vehicle, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.