2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Feb 24, 2025Crash risk2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500, 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580, 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 S 500, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, 2021-2023 S 580 4MATIC, 2022 S 680 4MATIC, and 2023 S 580e 4MATIC vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
25V116000 · 20K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Oct 25, 2024Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500, 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580, 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 — Communication
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Maybach S 580 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC, and S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The emergency call system may fail to place an automatic or manual call and may not provide the vehicle location as intended.
24V807000 · 21 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Jul 11, 2022Crash risk2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 and 3 other models — Back Over Prevention
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG EQS53, EQS580, EQS450, 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the MBUX multimedia system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V493000 · 9K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- May 20, 2022Crash risk2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 56 other models — Communication
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
22V365000 · 243K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Apr 1, 2022Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500, 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 — Steering
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 4Matic and S500 4Matic vehicles. The electrical connector to the steering column module may not be secured properly, which can disable gear shifts and/or safety features including the electronic stability program, the driver's air bag, and turn signal indicators.
22V214000 · 4 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Mar 18, 2022Crash risk2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580, 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500 and 1 other model — Exterior Lighting
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and 2021 S500 and S580 vehicles. A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.
22V167000 · 9K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Oct 11, 2021Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500, 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 — Air Bags
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.
21V789000 · 1K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC