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Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATICModel year report

2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC Problems

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
81 do-not-drive
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl · hybrid AWD · 16 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 8 complaints (32% of the total), followed by brakes (7) and engine (6). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 89% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns (1 marked do-not-drive) and 329 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Other or unknown (1), Seat belts (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Forward collision avoidance: “Check engine light came on few occasions. Took to the dealer and told it’s just a false alarm no problems. On the night of sept 12th 2024, I’m my way home I lost the ac cooling all of a sudden. I was only 5 mts from home. Once inside my garage I saw to my horror some smoke coming from under yhe hood. Upon opening saw some charred wires and some wire smoldering and smoke was coming out of it. Scared for my family I parked my car outside overnite and called the dealer. They had the car towed away the next day. …”

NHTSA complaint #11631897, filed 2024-12

Brakes: “On multiple occasions, after the vehicle had been parked and not driven for approximately five days or more, the automatic parking brake locked in place and would not release. I attempted standard methods to disengage the brake, including manual release procedures and lightly rocking the vehicle, without success. The only way to release the brake was to apply significant pressure to the accelerator while in reverse, which caused the brake to suddenly unlock. The first incident occurred while the vehicle was parked in my home garage. At the time, my grandson was playing nearby. …”

NHTSA complaint #11712692, filed 2026-01

Engine: “While driving on the freeway at approximately 40 mph on May 10, the yellow check engine light came on. I was approximately 200 miles into the current tank of gas, I stopped and checked to make sure the gas cap was properly secured. There were no obvious drivability issues. I immediately dropped the car off at Mercedes of Ontario, California, and they were able to confirm the problem, but could not clear the code, or determine the root cause of failure. Ontario Mercedes has now had my car for 6, days and that they are waiting for a M/B factory technician to tell them what to do.”

NHTSA complaint #11522006, filed 2023-05

Electrical system: “Was driver the car at 35 mph when the automated emergency breaks activated and made the car into a full stop. No cars or anyone was in front of the car. This happed again two days later doing about 30mph with no one around the car. Car had proximity 3000 miles My heads-up display stopped working on the car twice. First time it stopped the dealer had to order a new one and replace it. Same problem happed again after 2 month. Car lock does open when the car is running. I had a dad sitting the car and I came out with the keys with engine was running. …”

NHTSA complaint #11506308, filed 2023-02

Mileage when problems were reported

89% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,815 and 8,000 miles.

78%0–1011%10–250%25–5011%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

202220237202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S580 4matic AWD4.0L 8-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic162519$4,350
S580 4matic Maybach AWD4.0L 8-cyl · hybrid9-speed automatic152418$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 329 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 329 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2022255,0008—19Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC is reported most often?

Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 8 complaints (32% of the total), followed by brakes with 7.

Has the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC (S580 4matic, 4.0L 8-cyl · hybrid) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,815 and 8,000 miles; 89% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.