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#BS-2021-MERS58-2037

2021 Mercedes Benz S 580

Based on reports from 51 owners and 16 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

234

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 51 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 16 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

8 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.

!Inspect the Wheels & TiresMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (11 reports) • Median: 1K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical8 (16%)

Wheels & Tires7 (14%)

Engine6 (12%)

Other4 (8%)

Brakes3 (6%)

Speed Control2 (4%)

Lane Departure: Warning2 (4%)

Communication2 (4%)

2021 Mercedes Benz S 580: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz S 580, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 1,194 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz S 580, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz S 580, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz S 580, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Mercedes Benz S 580. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (16 recalls)

21V704000Oct 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 vehicles. The suction jet pump in the fuel tank may have a loose or missing nozzle, which can cause the pump to fail and result in an engine stall.

21V789000Dec 2021

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may deactivate the occupant recognition control unit, resulting in a deactivated front passenger air bag.

21V843000Jan 2022

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 and Maybach S580 vehicles. An engine control unit software error may cause a sudden engine stall, without the ability to restart the vehicle.

21V931000Jan 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580, 2022 EQS450, EQS580, and S500 vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account. The MBUX infotainment system might allow activation of the television and internet display while driving, causing a distraction for the driver.

22V124000Apr 2022

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 4Matic vehicles. The air bag control unit may be improperly secured and may result in an unintentional air bag or seat belt deployment, or an improper deployment in the event of a crash.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 51 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 16 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Mercedes Benz S 580 Model Years

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2021 Mercedes Benz S 580: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Mercedes Benz S 580?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Mercedes Benz S 580 is related to the electrical, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2021 Mercedes Benz S 580 reliable?

The 2021 Mercedes Benz S 580 has 51 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2021 Mercedes Benz S 580 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2021 Mercedes Benz S 580 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2021 Mercedes Benz S 580 has 16 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Mercedes Benz S 580 problems start?

Based on 12 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 1,194 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

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How is this different from Carfax?

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