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 has 5 recalls, with the most serious being a combination of issues that can each cause sudden engine stall or loss of drive power, raising the risk of a crash.
Two separate recalls involve the fuel pump shutting down unexpectedly, cutting power to the wheels without warning. A third issue involves the engine control software: if a fault occurs in the engine's valve-timing system, the software can allow the engine to overheat or stall, with overheating also carrying a fire risk. On the brake side, the front brake hoses can rupture and leak fluid, which lengthens stopping distances. There is also an electrical concern: certain 80-amp fuses were built incorrectly and can fail, potentially cutting drive power or knocking out safety systems like the airbags and instrument cluster.
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
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 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 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.