2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
4,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 24 complaints (29.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 20.8% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 8.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
Service Brakes: 7; Engine: 6; Electrical System: 5; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 4; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 3; Power Train: 3; Suspension: 3; Tires: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2022: 5; 2023: 7; 2024: 3; 2025: 6; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11477847 · 2022-08-05 (August 5, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking with the Active Brake Assist warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle operated normally after the failure. The dealer was contacted and the vehicle was picked up by a representative. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 6,003.
Owner-reported narrative. 6,003 miles reported. Look up ODI 11477847 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11510629 · 2023-03-07 (March 7, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH and entering the highway, the vehicle experienced an inadvertent brake failure. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that a software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving approximately 15 MPH, the failure recurred. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal and …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11510629 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11533509 · 2023-07-20 (July 20, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V445000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and inadvertently lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed; ho…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11533509 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11686347 · 2025-09-10 (September 10, 2025)
Over ~3 years of ownership, the vehicle has experienced recurrent electrical and engine-management issues, resulting in 15+ service visits and ~100 cumulative days out of service at an authorized dealer. Patterns include: (1) electrical, keyless entry intermittently unresponsive, instrument cluster flickering/rebooting, multiple warning messages including a battery/electrical icon, HVAC/A/C becoming inoperative without cooling; and (2) powertrain/engine, check-engine light (MIL) illuminated, hesitation/limited power on initial acceleration, and r…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11686347 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11631897 · 2024-12-20 (December 20, 2024)
Check engine light came on few occasions. Took to the dealer and told it’s just a false alarm no problems. On the night of sept 12th 2024, I’m my way home I lost the ac cooling all of a sudden. I was only 5 mts from home. Once inside my garage I saw to my horror some smoke coming from under yhe hood. Upon opening saw some charred wires and some wire smoldering and smoke was coming out of it. Scared for my family I parked my car outside overnite and called the dealer. They had the car towed away the next day. Got my car back on 6 th of November …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11631897 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11732269 · 2026-04-19 (April 19, 2026)
Vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580 The vehicle is experiencing a severe and violent drivetrain "jolt" or "push" during gear transitions, specifically when shifting from 5th to 6th gear at cruising speeds. On multiple occasions, the jolt was so forceful that passengers believed the vehicle had been rear-ended by another car. This behavior is unpredictable and creates a significant safety hazard, as it causes a sudden change in vehicle momentum while driving in traffic. The issue has been reported to the authorized dealer (Fields Mercedes Lakelan…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11732269 at NHTSA ↗