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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>On multiple occasions, after the vehicle had been parked and not driven for approximately five days or more, the automatic parking brake locked in place and would not release. I attempted standard methods to disengage the brake, including manual release procedures and lightly rocking the vehicle, without success. The only way to release the brake was to apply significant pressure to the accelerato</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>On multiple occasions, after the vehicle had been parked and not driven for approximately five days or more, the automatic parking brake locked in place and would not release. I attempted standard methods to disengage the brake, including manual release procedures and lightly rocking the vehicle, without success. The only way to release the brake was to apply significant pressure to the accelerato</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: WHEELS</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Three wheels had rim a total of eight cracks that lead to one tire unable to hold air.  Loss of air in tire can lead to crash.  Mercedes service inspected car after first crack was noticed by Discount Tire when they diagnosed deflation in tire.  Mercedes service reported that two additional wheel rims were cracked. Discount Tire subsequently determined a total of eight cracks and took pictures.  M</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Was driving the car at 3:00 P.M. and all of a sudden thr dash display when total black out nothing on the display screen. Speed,fuel,turnning singles nothing total black out. Took it to the dealership to fix as this can and would be a life threathing at loss of life could and can happen in a traffic sistiution</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Was driving the car at 3:00 P.M. and all of a sudden thr dash display when total black out nothing on the display screen. Speed,fuel,turnning singles nothing total black out. Took it to the dealership to fix as this can and would be a life threathing at loss of life could and can happen in a traffic sistiution</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Was driving the car at 3:00 P.M. and all of a sudden thr dash display when total black out nothing on the display screen. Speed,fuel,turnning singles nothing total black out. Took it to the dealership to fix as this can and would be a life threathing at loss of life could and can happen in a traffic sistiution</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: UNKNOWN OR OTHER</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Car was in for recall Dec 7,2025 to Mercedes Benz of Rockville Centre  service 110 Graham Avenue Hempstead Ny they are having difficulties with the recall it is now Dec 30, 2025 still not repaired they told me it was a parts problem they ordered parts twice now they are saying it might be a software problem they are not sure they do not know when i will get my vehicle back they dont even know the </description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Mercedes-Benz S580 equipped with 21-inch wheels has experienced numerous tire blowouts over the course of ownership — too many to count. The blowouts occurred during normal driving on typical roads. Several blowouts caused rim damage and created a dangerous situation, including moments where I nearly lost control of the vehicle.  This appears to be a design defect involving the 21-inch wheel and l</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Mercedes-Benz S580 equipped with 21-inch wheels has experienced numerous tire blowouts over the course of ownership — too many to count. The blowouts occurred during normal driving on typical roads. Several blowouts caused rim damage and created a dangerous situation, including moments where I nearly lost control of the vehicle.  This appears to be a design defect involving the 21-inch wheel and l</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Mercedes-Benz S580 equipped with 21-inch wheels has experienced numerous tire blowouts over the course of ownership — too many to count. The blowouts occurred during normal driving on typical roads. Several blowouts caused rim damage and created a dangerous situation, including moments where I nearly lost control of the vehicle.  This appears to be a design defect involving the 21-inch wheel and l</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>While driving my 2024 Mercedes-Benz S580, I have experienced multiple serious safety issues affecting both the power train and the wheels/tires.  1.Power Train / Transmission Failure: On two separate occasions at freeway speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost all power and came to a complete stop in the middle of the lane. I could not accelerate, steer to safety, or coast to the shoulder. The car was c</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: POWER TRAIN</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>While driving my 2024 Mercedes-Benz S580, I have experienced multiple serious safety issues affecting both the power train and the wheels/tires.  1.Power Train / Transmission Failure: On two separate occasions at freeway speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost all power and came to a complete stop in the middle of the lane. I could not accelerate, steer to safety, or coast to the shoulder. The car was c</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>While driving my 2024 Mercedes-Benz S580, I have experienced multiple serious safety issues affecting both the power train and the wheels/tires.  1.Power Train / Transmission Failure: On two separate occasions at freeway speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost all power and came to a complete stop in the middle of the lane. I could not accelerate, steer to safety, or coast to the shoulder. The car was c</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: EXTERIOR LIGHTING</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Adaptive High Beam Assist function on vehicle with Multibeam LED headlights with Digital Light System fail to detect ambient lighting properly.  Consequently hi-beam lights operate erratically and unpredictably, switching between high and low beams too frequently.  [XXX]   INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed CAM shaft solenoid. The contact was informed that the CAM shaft solenoid needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was informed that the engine n</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: STRUCTURE:BODY</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Subject: Report of Spontaneous Sunroof Explosion - Mercedes S580 2022 Model  Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,  I am writing to report a concerning incident that occurred on [XXX] at approximately [XXX] while I was driving my 2022 Mercedes S580 to work on [XXX]  N. During my drive, I experienced a sudden, loud explosion within the vehicle. Initially, I believed it was either a g</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Subject: Report of Spontaneous Sunroof Explosion - Mercedes S580 2022 Model  Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,  I am writing to report a concerning incident that occurred on [XXX] at approximately [XXX] while I was driving my 2022 Mercedes S580 to work on [XXX]  N. During my drive, I experienced a sudden, loud explosion within the vehicle. Initially, I believed it was either a g</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Over ~3 years of ownership, the vehicle has experienced recurrent electrical and engine-management issues, resulting in 15+ service visits and ~100 cumulative days out of service at an authorized dealer. Patterns include: (1) electrical—keyless entry intermittently unresponsive, instrument cluster flickering/rebooting, multiple warning messages including a battery/electrical icon, HVAC/A/C becomin</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Over ~3 years of ownership, the vehicle has experienced recurrent electrical and engine-management issues, resulting in 15+ service visits and ~100 cumulative days out of service at an authorized dealer. Patterns include: (1) electrical—keyless entry intermittently unresponsive, instrument cluster flickering/rebooting, multiple warning messages including a battery/electrical icon, HVAC/A/C becomin</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: UNKNOWN OR OTHER</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Over ~3 years of ownership, the vehicle has experienced recurrent electrical and engine-management issues, resulting in 15+ service visits and ~100 cumulative days out of service at an authorized dealer. Patterns include: (1) electrical—keyless entry intermittently unresponsive, instrument cluster flickering/rebooting, multiple warning messages including a battery/electrical icon, HVAC/A/C becomin</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>mechanical and safety-related failures observed in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, specifically involving the suspension system, wheels, and braking components. Despite extensive repair efforts—including replacement of all four wheels and tires, complete AWD four-wheel alignment, and diagnostics performed at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships—the underlying issues persist. To date, the total cost incur</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>mechanical and safety-related failures observed in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, specifically involving the suspension system, wheels, and braking components. Despite extensive repair efforts—including replacement of all four wheels and tires, complete AWD four-wheel alignment, and diagnostics performed at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships—the underlying issues persist. To date, the total cost incur</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>mechanical and safety-related failures observed in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, specifically involving the suspension system, wheels, and braking components. Despite extensive repair efforts—including replacement of all four wheels and tires, complete AWD four-wheel alignment, and diagnostics performed at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships—the underlying issues persist. To date, the total cost incur</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Excessive Tire failure on &quot;AMG&quot; 21 inch wheel and tires. Pirelli tires have replaced 4 tires in four months. cracks in side wall bubbling.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Excessive Tire failure on &quot;AMG&quot; 21 inch wheel and tires. Pirelli tires have replaced 4 tires in four months. cracks in side wall bubbling.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The tire (Pirelli 255/35R21) on my 2023 Mercedes Benz 580V4 developed a bubble on its sidewall. This tire was just replaced February 16, 2024, and has under 8,000 miles on it. This is the fourth tire I have replaced due to bubbles on the sidewalls.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>I purchased this car as a certified pre-owned vehicle from Mercedes Benz in December 2024 with 14,000 miles on the odometer. This vehicle has factory 21-inch AMG rims. Since that time, I have had to replace 5 tires on this vehicle, all from Mercedes Benz dealerships. I purchased an additional $2,000 tire insurance policy from Mercedes Benz due to this recurrent issue. Due to the size of this rim, </description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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