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2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
12%of 34 total for the year
Median mileage
19,300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580, 12% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,300 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.

“The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact stated that while driving, the navigation system became inoperable. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V843000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11446332, filed 2022-01, 600 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V704000(Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormal ticking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11625473, filed 2024-11, 38,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V704000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11631798, filed 2024-12

“The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V843000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had also been notified of the recall but offered no assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11443625, filed 2021-12

Related recalls

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021412%

Other parts of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580

Electrical system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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