Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Recall 2025 - Backup Alert
2025 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV 580 4MATIC: BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Updated June 5, 2025
Certain 2022-2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles have a software defect in their backup warning system that causes an incorrect pedestrian alert sound when reversing. This may fail to warn pedestrians of a backing vehicle, increasing crash risk.
Is the Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on June 5, 2025. Details below.
What is recalled
2022-2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles with a defective Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) software. For the complete list of affected models, see the full recall report.
Am I affected
You are affected if you own a 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, or EQS. Check the complete model list at the NHTSA recall page.
What to do right now
Contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 to schedule a free software update at your dealer. If you received a notification letter in August 2025, it contains your recall number 2025070005.
Contact: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
The hazard
A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-25V366000
- Recalled
- June 5, 2025
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