SuspensionPart report
2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%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 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580, 3% of the 34 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11037379Sep 18, 2026Dear Dealer Partners, 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 for all…
- 11035003Jul 8, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11034932Jul 7, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11032736May 15, 2026The 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 for all dealer returns is no…
- 11032599May 12, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11031367Apr 17, 2026Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel…
- 11024358Oct 14, 2025Complaint Crackling and cracking noise from the outer wheel on the front axle when cornering Cause The noise is generated by a micromovement on the contact surface between the…
- 11018296May 13, 2025Complaint Harsh shift feeling followed immediately by "Suspension Malfunction" on instrument cluster and accompanied by either: P0AFB00 in A79/8 OR U013287 B210A00 in M67/X Cause…
- 11018228May 8, 2025Complaint Rattling/knocking noise from the rear axle steering is audible when driving on rough terrain or cobblestones. Cause Relative movement of toothed rack relative to…
- 11015614Mar 10, 2025Complaint A squeaking noise comes from the electric power steering; see video with example. Cause Toothed rack in the area of the screw drive of the electric power steering needs…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580
Electrical system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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