Mercedes-Benz S 580 brakes problems
11 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
63 owner complaints analyzed
20 distinct recall campaigns
4,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
11 of 63 complaints match this topic (17.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11444036 · 2021-12-16 (December 16, 2021)
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the brakes failed to function as needed while the brake pedal was being depressed. The failure resulted in a crash. There were no injuries sustained. The contact stated that the accident occurred due to the failure in the braking system as well as the intelligent driving feature. The contact stated that the vehicle inadvertently shutoff and restarted without driving input. The brake assist feature did not engage because the driver was already activ…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,194 miles reported. Look up ODI 11444036 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11501439 · 2023-01-12 (January 12, 2023)
Driving on highway at about 50 mph when the brakes suddenly slammed on and brought car to a sudden, near stop. The stop was so sudden our seatbelts engaged and we thought we were struck in the rear by another car. Electrical module issues that cause battery to drain while vehicle is turned off have been ongoing since I purchased the car in October, 2021. Car has been in for service related to this problem 6 times and for over 60 days.
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Owner report 11527740 · 2023-06-19 (June 19, 2023)
Similar to recall campagn #2017020018 or 17V-078. My car may have a damaged steering column-mounted shift lever module. If the internal circuit board is damaged, moving the shift lever will not select a transmission gear. Both the auto-P function and automatic parking brake will continue to operate as intended and prevent the vehicle from moving forward or rearward. The problem could also be the Mercedes Benz Intelligent Servo Module(ISM) module installed on the transmission side. Brought my car to dealer to fix, the 1st time on 4/14/2023 the…
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Owner report 11540188 · 2023-08-22 (August 22, 2023)
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle inadvertently activated the Forward Collision Avoidance feature and briefly applied the brakes hard enough for the ABS to be activated. The contact stated that there were no objects near or around the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality but had since become a regular failure. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to det…
Owner-reported narrative. 23,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11540188 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11720070 · 2026-02-24 (February 24, 2026)
False warning message for right taillights/brake lights/signal light in rear lamp.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11720070 at NHTSA ↗