Mercedes-benz Eqs 450+, Eqs 580 4matic, Eqs Suv 580 4matic recall (25V366000)

Mercedes-benz · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 25V366000
Report Received: 2025-06-05
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Make: Mercedes-benz
Model(s): EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC, EQS SUV 580 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450 4MATIC, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQE SUV 500 4MATIC, EQE SUV 350 4MATIC, EQE 500 4MATIC, EQE SUV 350+, EQE 350+, EQS SUV 450+, AMG EQE 53 4MATIC
Model Year(s): 2023, 2025, 2024, 2022
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Potentially Affected Units: 94

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV and EQS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."

Consequence

A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the AVAS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025070005.

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