NHTSA Service Bulletin 10249480: 2021-2024 Mercedes-benz S 580
Official manufacturer communication context for 2021-2024 Mercedes-benz S 580, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Customer states that the vehicle's engine will turn off when coming to a stop in ECO Stop/Start mode, and will not restart. Software version Update software to latest version. This will include software numbers: 1769022203 1769023903 If this software is not present, the vehicle may already be updated with the newer software variant. In this case, check the vehicle's software history in VeDoc to confirm the newer software variant was previously installed. If the customer reports the complaint and the newer software is installed, open a TIPS case and reference this LI. If the customer reports the complaint and the newer software is not installed, update the ME to the latest software. Clear the codes and road test the vehicle in comfort mode with ECO start/stop enabled for at least 50 miles. The drive should be on normal surface streets (no steady-state cruising on the highway) and should include several complete stops and ECO start/stop events. If the complaint is no longer present, release the vehicle. If the complaint reoccurs, open a TIPS case with your results and reference this LI.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10249480?
Customer states that the vehicle's engine will turn off when coming to a stop in ECO Stop/Start mode, and will not restart. Software version Update software to latest version. This will include software numbers: 1769022203 1769023903 If this software is not present, the vehicle may already be updated with the newer software variant. In this case, check the vehicle's software history in VeDoc to confirm the newer.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
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