Mercedes-Benz S 580 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz S 580 (2021–2023) that have at least 5 complaints. 2021 has the most, with 34. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (10 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All S 580 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Electrical system10 22%
• Forward collision avoidance7 15%
• Wheels6 13%
• Other or unknown6 13%
• Tires5 11%
• Vehicle speed control4 8.7%
• Fuel system4 8.7%
• Engine cooling4 8.7%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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