Mercedes-Benz S 580 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz S 580 years to avoid are 2021, 2022 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2024 is the cleanest year on record.
116
Total complaints
21
Recall campaigns
2021–2024
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
S 580 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 55 | |
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 45 |
Every S 580 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2022avoid | 45 | 7 | |
| 2021avoid | 55 | 16 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz S 580 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the S 580 years to avoid are 2021, 2022. The cleanest year on record is 2024.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz S 580?
By complaint volume, 2024 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S 580 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz S 580 have?
Across all model years, the S 580 has 21 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 116 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.