NHTSA Campaign 22V167000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported Mar 18, 2022 · 9,156 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and 2021 S500 and S580 vehicles. A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.

Consequence

Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rear signal software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040013.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450 2022 9,156
MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 580 2022 9,156
MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 2021 9,156
MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 2021 9,156

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V167000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.