2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450, Mercedes-Benz Eqs 580, Mercedes-Benz S 500 +more: Exterior Lighting recall
NHTSA campaign 22V167000 · 9,156 units potentially affected · filed Mar 18, 2022
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and 2021 S500 and S580 vehicles. A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.
Why it matters
Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the rear signal software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040013.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V167000
- Manufacturer no.
- 2022040013
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
- Units affected
- 9,156
- Report received
- Mar 18, 2022
- Owner letters
- May 13, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450 2022
- Mercedes-Benz Eqs 580 2022
- Mercedes-Benz S 500 2021
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 2021