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2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580

16 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Service brakes

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 20,339 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V116000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Communication

A disabled emergency call system that prevents a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services or fails to identify the vehicle location, can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.

The emergency call system may fail to place an automatic or manual call and may not provide the vehicle location as intended.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 21 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V807000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

In the event of a mechanical failure in the engine Camtronic system, the engine control unit (ECU) software may cause the engine to overheat or stall.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 27,190 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V704000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 143,551 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V445000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

Disabled safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The bulkhead that separates the engine compartment from the passenger compartment may not have been properly sealed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment. Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, disabling safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments (PreSafe system).

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 6 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V200000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2021 S 580 4Matic vehicle. The fixed front glass panel between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not be properly secured and may detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V098000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the MBUX multimedia system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 8,530 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V493000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 242,722 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V365000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

Disabled safety features or the inability to shift gears can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The electrical connector to the steering column module may not be secured properly, which can disable gear shifts and/or safety features including the electronic stability program, the driver's air bag, and turn signal indicators.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 4 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V214000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 8,396 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V189000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.

A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 9,156 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V167000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

Unintentional or improper deployment of air bags and/or seat belts can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The air bag control unit may be improperly secured and may result in an unintentional air bag or seat belt deployment, or an improper deployment in the event of a crash.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 14 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V124000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

Driver distraction can increase the risk of a crash.

The MBUX infotainment system might allow activation of the television and internet display while driving, causing a distraction for the driver.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 227 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V931000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

An engine control unit software error may cause a sudden engine stall, without the ability to restart the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 8,669 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V843000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,311 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V789000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 7 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V704000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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