2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 12%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580, 12% of the 34 complaints for this model year.
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 vehicle lost acceleration and the check engine light came on. I took the vehicle to Mercedes dealership. They quoted that the Camtronic actuator has failed and needs to be replaced. Cost $9000. I have now seen online a recall for 2021 mercedes s580's for CAMTRONIC actuator failure issue. However- my VIN is not included in the recall. Please advise what I should do.”
NHTSA complaint #11736544, filed 2026-05“Background: This is a V-8, gas vehicle.The 12-volt battery gives CRITICAL CHARGE notifications constantly. Incident: Dry pavement, 400-mile, January winter night, highway driving in Wisconsin Northwoods at posted 70 mph; some with cruise control, some without cruise control. Seat belt was in use. On four occasions, car independently, without any warning, dropped from 70 mph to 35 mph, projecting me forward. No reduction in speed signage No small town drive through. With car and semi-truck traffic behind me, luckily no rear end collisions, injury or death occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11449057, filed 2022-01“Engine oil pressure control valve (Component Y130 / Diagnostic Code P06DA) and internal submerged wiring harness failed at 44,022 miles, triggering a Check Engine Light and causing an immediate failure during Massachusetts state OBD-II emissions inspections. Mercedes-Benz quoted over $16,500 to perform an engine-out repair to fix this internal component flaw. The internal harness sits in hot engine oil and degrades over time, creating an ongoing defect”
NHTSA complaint #11771797, filed 2026-10Related service bulletins
- 11038176Sep 17, 2026Complaint Red coolant warning in instrument cluster. Fault codes U019F00 or U019F87 current/stored in MRG1 control unit. Cause Various causes Remedy Perform guided test for fault…
- 11036229Aug 12, 2026Complaint Oil leaks found on M176 or M177 engines diagnosed to be from the cylinder head cover area Cause Unknown (under investigation) Remedy If oil leaks are found at left or…
- 11035234Jul 24, 2026Complaint Check Engine Light ON with DTC P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" active and/or stored in the ME (N3/10). There are no drivability…
- 11034064Jun 19, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11033804Jun 11, 2026Complaint CEL ON with DTC P061197 "The control unit 'fuel injector' has a malfunction (output stage fault of control unit 'combustion engine'). The system function is…
- 11033760Jun 5, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11031658Apr 28, 2026Complaint CEL ON with DTC P061197 "the control unit fuel injector has a malfunction output stage fault of control unit is restricted" active and stored in the ME (N3/10). There…
- 11031581Apr 21, 2026Complaint CEL ON with DTC P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" active and stored in the ME (N3/10). There are no drivability concerns related to…
- 11031358Apr 14, 2026Complaint CEL ON with DTC P061197 "the control unit fuel injector has a malfunction output stage fault of control unit is restricted" active and stored in the ME (N3/10). There…
- 11028810Feb 11, 2026Complaint CEL on with Code P012800 "The Coolant Temperature is Below the Specified Temperature" Cause Under investigation. This is not an issue that affects drivability or…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsEngine cooling
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.
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