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Recall campaign21V843000

Recall 21V843000: 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm) › Software
Report received
Oct 29, 2021
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Potentially affected
8,669vehicles
Model years
2021

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 and Maybach S580 vehicles. An engine control unit software error may cause a sudden engine stall, without the ability to restart the vehicle.

Possible consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.