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2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC Brakes Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
28%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
1,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC, 28% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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

“mechanical and safety-related failures observed in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, specifically involving the suspension system, wheels, and braking components. Despite extensive repair efforts—including replacement of all four wheels and tires, complete AWD four-wheel alignment, and diagnostics performed at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships—the underlying issues persist. To date, the total cost incurred in attempting to remedy these defects exceeds $15,848. …”

NHTSA complaint #11676456, filed 2025-07

“The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH and entering the highway, the vehicle experienced an inadvertent brake failure. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that a software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving approximately 15 MPH, the failure recurred. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal and then continued driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #11510629, filed 2023-03, 1,000 miles

“Vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580 The vehicle is experiencing a severe and violent drivetrain jolt or push during gear transitions, specifically when shifting from 5th to 6th gear at cruising speeds. On multiple occasions, the jolt was so forceful that passengers believed the vehicle had been rear-ended by another car. This behavior is unpredictable and creates a significant safety hazard, as it causes a sudden change in vehicle momentum while driving in traffic. The issue has been reported to the authorized dealer (Fields Mercedes Lakeland) multiple times. …”

NHTSA complaint #11732269, filed 2026-04

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022728%

Other parts of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC

Forward collision avoidance
8 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology