NHTSA Campaign 25V366000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported Jun 5, 2025 · 94 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG EQE 53 4MATIC | 2025 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQE 350+ | 2023 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQE 350+ | 2024 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQE 500 4MATIC | 2023 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQE 500 4MATIC | 2024 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQE SUV 350 4MATIC | 2023 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQE SUV 350 4MATIC | 2024 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQE SUV 350 4MATIC | 2025 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQE SUV 350+ | 2023 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQE SUV 350+ | 2024 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQE SUV 350+ | 2025 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | 2023 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | 2024 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | 2025 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS 450 4MATIC | 2023 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS 450 4MATIC | 2024 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS 450+ | 2022 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS 450+ | 2023 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS 450+ | 2024 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS 580 4MATIC | 2022 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS 580 4MATIC | 2023 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | 2023 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | 2024 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | 2025 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS SUV 450+ | 2023 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS SUV 450+ | 2024 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS SUV 450+ | 2025 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | 2023 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | 2024 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | 2025 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S 580 E 4MATIC | 2025 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH | EQS SUV 680 4MATIC | 2024 | 94 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH | EQS SUV 680 4MATIC | 2025 | 94 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V366000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.