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Mercedes-benz, Mercedes-maybach 2022–2025 Back Over Prevention recall

Recalled June 5, 2025 · NHTSA recall 25V366000 · Mercedes-benz

Hazard
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.
Units
94 units

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."

What to do

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.

Product
Mercedes-benz AMG EQE 53 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz EQE 350+ · Mercedes-benz EQE 500 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz EQE SUV 350 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz EQE SUV 350+ · Mercedes-benz EQE SUV 500 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz EQS 450 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz EQS 450+ · Mercedes-benz EQS 580 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz EQS SUV 450 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz EQS SUV 450+ · Mercedes-benz EQS SUV 580 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz EQS SUV 680 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz S 580 E 4MATIC
Manufacturer(s)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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