2025 Mercedes-Benz S580 E Problems & Complaints

Few complaints20% fewer complaints than a typical year of the S580 E at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S580 E with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2025 Mercedes-Benz S580 E problems

  • Electrical system
    1100%
  • Driver assistance
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz S580 E complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz S580 E. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best S580 E years: 2025. Compare all years →

2025 Mercedes-Benz S580 E recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components

NHTSA recall 26V-638 · Oct 2, 2026 · 30,064 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S 500 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 680 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, 2023-2025 S 580 E 4MATIC, and 2024-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert

NHTSA recall 25V-366 · Jun 5, 2025 · 94 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV and EQS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing.

Remedy: Dealers will update the AVAS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025070005.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S580 E a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2025 S580 E rates few complaints: 20% fewer complaints than a typical year of the S580 E at the same age. It is one of the best S580 E years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S580 E?

The electrical system — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the driver assistance (1).

How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S580 E have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S580 E, the most recent from October 2, 2026 (foundation components). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz S580 E?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2025. See the full Mercedes-Benz S580 E years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.