2023 Mercedes-Benz S580 Problems & Complaints

Better than average45% fewer complaints than a typical year of the S580 at the same age

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 45% fewer than a typical S580 model year at the same age, making the 2023 one of the better S580 years. The most reported problem area is the driver assistance (3 complaints). 7 recalls cover this model year.

9complaints
7recalls
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580 problems

  • Driver assistance
    333%
  • Wheels & tires
    333%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~4,000 miles
    222%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    222%
  • Body & structure
    222%
  • Electrical system
    111%
  • Other / not specified
    111%

Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz S580 complaints by model year

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

Best S580 years: 2024, 2023. Compare all years →

2023 Mercedes-Benz S580 recalls (7)

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.

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

NHTSA recall 25V-255 · May 12, 2025 · 443 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components

NHTSA recall 25V-116 · Feb 24, 2025 · 20,339 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 S 500, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, 2021-2023 S 580 4MATIC, 2022 S 680 4MATIC, and 2023 S 580e 4MATIC 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 were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software

NHTSA recall 24V-704 · Sep 20, 2024 · 27,190 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. In the event of a mechanical failure in the engine Camtronic system, the engine control unit (ECU) software may cause the engine to overheat or stall.

Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on November 15, 2024, January 10, 2025, and…

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

NHTSA recall 24V-115 · Feb 16, 2024 · 31,848 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 23V-880 · Dec 21, 2023 · 79,676 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024,…

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Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 23V-445 · Jun 26, 2023 · 143,551 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

What 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580 owners say

Driver assistance

When in eco mode the vehicle will occasionally shut off at a stop light. The vehicle "jumps" and then all of the warning signals come on followed by the vehicle shutting down. It takes about 20-30 seconds for vehicle to be able to restart again. The dealership had the vehicle for nearly a month and the only solution they came up with was to turn eco mode off every time I start the vehicle. They said their will be a future recall to fix this issue. Also, the vehicle will occasionally move forward on its own and then quickly break. This phantom braking is quite painful and feels as if you were just hit from behind. A previous problem was the vehicle would move forward after being taken out of car wash mode even with the brake engaged. The dealership said this was solved by a software download. …

Warnings · Jun 2023 · 1 injury

While driving on highways using cruise control and adaptive cruise control the vehicle decelerates without driver input. The system also misreads or fails to update speed limit signs causing incorrect cruise speeds and sudden speed changes. This behavior has occurred repeatedly during normal driving conditions and creates a risk of rear end collision from following traffic. The problem has been documented across multiple service visits. A repair attempt was made and I was informed that no repair is currently available. The issue recurred immediately after the repair attempt and remains unresolved. No consistent warning lights are displayed before or during the events. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

Adaptive cruise control · Oct 2025

Wheels & tires

I had 9985 miles on my 2023 Mercedes S580V when the front passenger tire experienced a blowout earlier this year. The tire failed right after I had my first A service which did not show an issue with tires. Today is 10/30/2024 and I have 13978 miles on my vehicle. The driver side front tire Pirelli 255/35-R21/98Y has a bubble on the side wall. I took it to my dealership and they discovered that the rear passenger side Pirelli 285/30-R21/100Y has a bubble as well. I am having both tires replaced today.

Oct 2024

The tire (Pirelli 255/35R21) on my 2023 Mercedes Benz 580V4 developed a bubble on its sidewall. This tire was just replaced February 16, 2024, and has under 8,000 miles on it. This is the fourth tire I have replaced due to bubbles on the sidewalls.

Sidewall · Apr 2025

2023 Mercedes-Benz S580 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid9-speed automaticAWD20 / 29 / 23

EPA ratings. Class: Large car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580 a good car?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 S580 rates better than average: 45% fewer complaints than a typical year of the S580 at the same age. It is one of the best S580 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580?

The driver assistance — 3 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about adaptive cruise control. Next are the wheels & tires (3) and fuel & propulsion system (2).

How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580 have?

There are 7 recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580, 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?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2024 and 2023. See the full Mercedes-Benz S580 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 4,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.