Vehicle recall 23V200000 · March 24, 2023
Mercedes-Benz S 580 and Mercedes-Maybach S 580
The bulkhead that separates the engine compartment from the passenger compartment may not have been properly sealed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
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 Maybach S580 and S580 vehicles. The bulkhead that separates the engine compartment from the passenger compartment may not have been properly sealed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment. Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, disabling safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments (PreSafe system).
- Consequence
- Disabled safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the bulkhead front wall sealing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040009.
- 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
- 23V200000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 24, 2023
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2023040009
- Owner notification
- May 12, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members; Electrical system
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
- Mercedes-Maybach S 580 (2021): 2021
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