The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V194000·Announced 2022-03-28

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2022 S-Class Vehicles for Rear Axle Weld Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022 S 500 and S 580 vehicles because a rear axle weld may be defective, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle carrier weld) that can lead to a sudden loss of vehicle control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022 S580Z, S500V, and S580V vehicles. The recall addresses a potential defect in the subframe weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier, which may have been improperly welded.

If the weld is defective, the thrust arm can break and detach. This failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control or cause the vehicle to pull to one side during emergency braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will inspect the subframe weld on the rear axle carrier and replace the rear axle carrier as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — S-Class Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
12

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • S 500 4MATIC
  • S 580 4MATIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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