Electrical System malfunction with total electrical shutdown: Going in the street at about 35mph driven by a choffer and two passengers in the back seats , the right back seat passenger was using “relaxing massage”.controlled through the seat’s screen. The back seat”tablet” had a sign saying that the tablet was “ Over heated and it turned off. Seconds later there was a loud glass braking sound followed by a total electrical shutdown down and engene stall. All screens front and back turned off. The Right back passenger seat became extremely hot and a burning smell speared . The passenger on the hot seat had to Get out of the car. She was clearly in danger of burning. All lights including the door controls were off and the heaters ligh with its control were unusable. In about one minute later the burn smell started to subside and the car re-started on it’s own like all screens read “Maybach” and the users pictures appeared on the screens. The hot seat cooled on its own. We called Mercedes Service to report the incident. After about 10 minutes everything was normal. We made it home safe. The incident occurred around 3:40 pm so the car was taken to Mercedes of Coral Gables the following day. This Mercedes Dealer is literally accross the street from our apartment. The Chofer just crossed [XXX] and delivered the car at the service department. This was yesterday’s morning. They are revewing the car now..We have not heard from them. The passenger on the very hot seat was hot but she did not experience any burns. A couple of days earlier the car stopped “to avoid a none existing collision. There was no other vehicle in the street. This was also reported to Mercedes Service managet INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The worst 2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4matic problems
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- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
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- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S 500 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 680 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, 2023-2025 S 580 E 4MATIC, and 2024-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 25V116. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on October 9, 2026.
Recall number 26V638000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV and EQS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
- Risk
- A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the AVAS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025070005.
Recall number 25V366000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4matic 141
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diverse functional limitations in the vehicle in combination with various warning and fault messages in...
- Fuel/propulsion system
- Issue A software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system...
- Issue On the subject vehicles, the software of the electronic ignition switch control unit does not...
- Vehicle will not start after DC charging Warning in the instrument cluster related to High‑voltage on...
- Sporadic warning message in instrument cluster "Engine oil pressure, stop switch off vehicle" (or similar)...
- Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic...
- Slight creaking noises when steering
- CEL illuminates and/or AC does not blow cold
- A software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system stability of...
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Questions about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4matic
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4matic reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4matic, fewer than a typical S 580 E 4matic model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4matic?
Driver assistance and stability, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4matic have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and back over prevention.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4matic driver assistance?
Yes, 1 recall: 25V366000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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