NHTSA Service Bulletin 11031658: 2021-2025 Mercedes-benz S 580
Official manufacturer communication context for 2021-2025 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.
Complaint CEL ON with DTC P061197 "the control unit fuel injector has a malfunction output stage fault of control unit is restricted" active and stored in the ME (N3/10). There are no drivability concerns related to the complaint. Cause ME (N3/10) software Remedy Perform the following checks: Clean the ground points of N3/10 and the ignition coils (W11/3 and W25) Check the plugs of the ECU and the wiring to all 8 injectors Perform a smoke test for the intake and exhaust system Check the catalysts via borescope Perform the guided tests in XENTRY for the 4 lambda sensors If the above checks are OK then swap injectors 1 and 6. Then code them into their new positions in the ME. Clear the codes and QC after. If the complaint is no longer present after the above steps the car can be released to the customer. Optimized software is in development and expected to be released via XENTRY in Q2 2026.
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 11031658?
Complaint CEL ON with DTC P061197 "the control unit fuel injector has a malfunction output stage fault of control unit is restricted" active and stored in the ME (N3/10). There are no drivability concerns related to the complaint. Cause ME (N3/10) software Remedy Perform the following checks: Clean the ground points of N3/10 and the ignition coils (W11/3 and W25) Check the plugs of the ECU and the wiring to all 8.
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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