Vehicle recall 22V124000 · March 4, 2022
2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580
The air bag control unit may be improperly secured and may result in an unintentional air bag or seat belt deployment, or an improper deployment in the event of a crash.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 4Matic vehicles. The air bag control unit may be improperly secured and may result in an unintentional air bag or seat belt deployment, or an improper deployment in the event of a crash.
- Consequence
- Unintentional or improper deployment of air bags and/or seat belts can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the air bag control unit fastening nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-637-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022030024.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V124000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 2022
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2022030024
- Owner notification
- April 15, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Critical fasteners; Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 (2021): 2021
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