01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V116000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- February 24, 2025
- Potential units
- 20,339campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: April 25, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 24V807000
- Component
- COMMUNICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- October 25, 2024
- Potential units
- 21campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Maybach S 580 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC, and S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The emergency call system may fail to place an automatic or manual call and may not provide the vehicle location as intended.
Why it matters: A disabled emergency call system that prevents a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services or fails to identify the vehicle location, can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the communication module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024110002.
Owner notification: December 6, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 24V704000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- September 20, 2024
- Potential units
- 27,190campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: November 15, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 23V445000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- June 26, 2023
- Potential units
- 143,551campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Owner notification: September 29, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 23V200000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE
- Report received
- March 24, 2023
- Potential units
- 6campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Maybach S580 and S580 vehicles. The bulkhead that separates the engine compartment from the passenger compartment may not have been properly sealed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment. Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, disabling safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments (PreSafe system).
Why it matters: Disabled safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the bulkhead front wall sealing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040009.
Owner notification: May 12, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 22V493000
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Report received
- July 11, 2022
- Potential units
- 8,530campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG EQS53, EQS580, EQS450, 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the MBUX multimedia system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility.".
Why it matters: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080002.
Owner notification: August 19, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 22V215000
- Component
- AIR BAGS, SEATS
- Report received
- April 1, 2022
- Potential units
- 15campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Maybach S580 vehicles. Trim parts on both front seats may detach during rear air bag deployment, which can damage the air bag cushion or cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Why it matters: Improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the trim parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050006.
Owner notification: May 27, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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