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VehicleJun 5, 202594 affected

Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Back over prevention

What is 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."

What could happen

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

The fix

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 covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
25V366000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Jun 5, 2025
Owners notified
Aug 1, 2025
Vehicles or items affected
94
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
Maker's own recall number
2025070005
Safety standard
FMVSS 141
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