Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2021-2023 S 580 Models for Engine Software Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021-2023 S 580 and Maybach S 580 vehicles because engine software may cause overheating or stalling, increasing crash and fire risks.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine software) that can lead to engine stalling or overheating, posing significant risks of crash and fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2023 S 580 and Maybach S 580 vehicles. The recall involves a defect in the engine control unit (ECU) software related to the engine Camtronic system. In the event of a mechanical failure in this system, the software may cause the engine to overheat or stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, and an overheating engine can increase the risk of a fire. The recall affects 27,190 vehicles in the United States.
Dealers will update the ECU software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in phases starting November 15, 2024, with subsequent mailings on January 10, 2025, and February 21, 2025. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz Customer Service at 1-877-496-3691 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ, MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 580, S 580 4MATIC
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Luxury Sedan
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 27,190
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- S 580
- S 580 4MATIC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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