The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V366000·Announced 2025-06-05

Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS vehicles recalled for defective pedestrian alert software

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2022–2025 S-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, and EQS SUV vehicles because the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) software may produce an incorrect warning sound while reversing, potentially failing to alert pedestrians.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect (incorrect AVAS software) affecting a critical safety function—the pedestrian alerting system while reversing—that increases risk of crash. Although no injuries or deaths are reported, the hazard is real and safety-critical.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022–2025 S-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, and EQS SUV vehicles. The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) software in these vehicles may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, which sets minimum sound requirements for hybrid electric vehicles.

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

Owners affected by this recall should contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Dealers will update the AVAS software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2025. MBUSA's reference number for this recall is 2025070005.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ, MERCEDES-MAYBACH EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC, EQS SUV 580 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450 4MATIC
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Hazard
Affected units
94

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 (14)

  • EQS 450+
  • EQS 580 4MATIC
  • EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
  • EQS SUV 450 4MATIC
  • EQS 450 4MATIC
  • EQE SUV 500 4MATIC
  • EQE SUV 350 4MATIC
  • EQE 500 4MATIC
  • EQE SUV 350+
  • EQE 350+
  • S 580 E 4MATIC
  • EQS SUV 450+
  • AMG EQE 53 4MATIC
  • EQS SUV 680 4MATIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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