Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2022-2023 Models for Electronic Stability Control Software Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 7,558 vehicles because a software malfunction may disable critical safety systems like ABS and stability control, increasing crash risk.
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 where the failure of critical safety systems (ABS, ESP) increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450 and EQS 580, 2023 Maybach S 580 and S 680, and S 580e vehicles. The recall involves a total of 7,558 units. The defect is located in the electronic stability program (ESP) software, which may malfunction.
This malfunction can result in disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including the anti-lock brake system (ABS), acceleration slip regulation (ASR), electronic stability program (ESP), and electronic brake force distribution (EBD). Additionally, the vehicle speed display may fail. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the ESP control unit software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 23, 2023. 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-MAYBACH, MERCEDES-BENZ S 680, S 580 E, S 580 4MATIC, EQS 580
- Brand
- MERCEDES-MAYBACH
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
- Affected units
- 7,558
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 (5)
- S 680
- S 580 E
- S 580 4MATIC
- EQS 580
- EQS 450
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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