2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
50/100
#2 most-complained of 3 S 580 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 has a complaint index of 50, ranking 2nd worst of 3 model years, behind 2021 (100) and ahead of 2023 (0). NHTSA lists 25 complaints, 7 recalls including a do-not-drive suspension recall, and 1 fire report.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 7
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 15.5 city / 24.5 hwy
Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine8 (32%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (32%)
- Brakes7 (28%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (24%)
- Electrical System5 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (16%)
- Fuel System2 (8%)
- Other1 (4%)
- Seat Belts1 (4%)
- Steering1 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners describe phantom braking and unexpected activation of Active Brake Assist while driving at speeds around 30 to 35 MPH with no vehicles nearby.
- Some report the cruise control system inadvertently accelerating after misreading speed limit signs.
- One owner reported an inadvertent brake failure while merging onto a highway at approximately 50 MPH, later traced to a needed software update.
- A check engine light episode was followed by smoke and charred wiring found under the hood after losing AC cooling.
- A passenger seat belt buckle reportedly failed to properly engage or disengage, raising entrapment concerns.
- Owners reported repeated tire blowouts and sidewall bubbling, with one owner citing several blowouts and multiple tire changes over months.
2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V116000Feb 24, 2025Brakes20,339 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
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.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030007.
- NHTSA 24V704000Sep 20, 2024Engine27,190 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ECM):software
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.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.
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 February 21, 2025. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz Customer Service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100007.
- NHTSA 23V880000Dec 21, 2023Fuel System79,676 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15.5 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,325
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other S 580 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 S 580 has a complaint index of 50, ranking 2nd worst among the 3 model years with data. It sits between the 2021 model (complaint index 100) and the 2023 model (complaint index 0).
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580?
- NHTSA complaints most often cite the Engine and Collision Avoidance & Cameras systems, each accounting for 32% of complaints, followed by Brakes at 28% and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 24%.
- Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2022 S 580, including one do-not-drive recall for a rear axle carrier sub frame weld defect on the thrust arm.
- How many complaints and fires has NHTSA recorded for the 2022 S 580?
- NHTSA recorded 25 complaints for the 2022 S 580, with 1 fire report and no crashes, injuries, or deaths noted.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580?
- EPA rates the 2022 S 580 at 18.5 MPG combined (15.5 city, 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,325.