The worst 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 problems
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Recalls 4
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
- Risk
- An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
Recall number 24V115000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Maybach S580 and Maybach S680 vehicles. The 12-Volt ground connection in the trunk may not be secured properly, which can impair the electronic stability program (ESP) or result in the ground connection overheating.
- Risk
- Impaired electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt ground connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080008.
Recall number 23V554000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Recall number 23V445000 · Recall details
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module: software
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2023 Maybach S 580, Maybach S 680, and S 580e vehicles. The electronic stability program (ESP) software may malfunction, which can result in disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including the anti-lock brake system, acceleration slip regulation, electronic stability program, and electronic brake force distribution (ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD), as well as a vehicle speed display failure.
- Risk
- Disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD, and a vehicle speed display failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023060004.
Recall number 23V360000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 251
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...
- 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...
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Issue after OTA Update IC Odometer Reading blank("_ _ _ _") IC Maintanence data unavailable
- Red coolant warning in instrument cluster
- Whining / humming noises (described as foghorn‑like) from the drivetrain in the rear axle area during...
- Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected
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How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 have?
4 recalls, covering electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and electronic stability control (esc).
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