2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC, 4% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages Active Brake Assist Functions Currently Limited - See Owner's Manual , Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away - N Activated Manually No Automatic Change To P , Service Required Do Not Change Transmission Position , and Active Parking Assist And Parktronic Inoperative - See Owner's Manual were displayed, and an unknown warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle had experienced phantom braking and the transmission failed to shift into park(P) as needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11763035, filed 2026-09, 18,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V189000Mar 25, 2022Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS…Covers: Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC 2022, AMG E53 2021–2022, E 450 2021–2022 +15 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038188Sep 26, 2026Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering. Cause Noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. Remedy Remove the horn contact plate and check the…
- 11037228Aug 28, 2026Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time. OR Rattling, humming, dry sliding/gravel noise from the…
- 11033019May 22, 2026Complaint Noises from the area of the steering column. - Creaking - Squeaking - Chattering - Humming - Grinding Cause At present, there are no known noise problems with the…
- 11032576May 8, 2026Cause At present, there are no known noise problems with the steering column. Remedy Check surrounding area of the steering column for possible noises. • Instrument panel support…
- 11030298Mar 27, 2026Complaint Rattling/knocking noise from the rear axle steering is audible when driving on rough terrain or cobblestones. Excessive radial play (green arrows) between the screw-on…
- 11029919Mar 2, 2026Complaint Noises from the area of the steering column. - Creaking - Squeaking - Chattering - Humming - Grinding Cause At present, there are no known noise problems with the…
- 11029091Feb 28, 2026Complaint Stored DTC C220564 - "There is an internal fault in the steering angle sensor. There is an implausible signal." In the quick test, there are also no other DTC's in…
- 11027796Jan 23, 2026Complaint Noises from the area of the steering column. - Creaking - Squeaking - Chattering - Humming - Grinding Cause At present, there are no known noise problems with the…
- 11018204May 2, 2025Complaint Hand detection system not operating correctly / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument cluster: "Active Emergency Stop Assist not available" "Active Lane…
- 11017516Apr 11, 2025Complaint Hand detection system not operating correctly / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument cluster: "Active Emergency Stop Assist not available" "Active Lane…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsOther or unknown
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.
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