NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 53 4MATIC and 13 more recall: Incorrect Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
- Recall number
- 25V366000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Back Over Prevention
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 94
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Back Over Prevention
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG EQE 53 4MATIC | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQE 350+ | 2023–2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQE 500 4MATIC | 2023–2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQE SUV 350 4MATIC | 2023–2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQE SUV 350+ | 2023–2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | 2023–2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQS 450 4MATIC | 2023–2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQS 450+ | 2022–2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQS 580 4MATIC | 2022–2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | 2023–2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQS SUV 450+ | 2023–2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | 2023–2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S 580 E 4MATIC | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Maybach | EQS SUV 680 4MATIC | 2024–2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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."
Consequence
A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
2025070005
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V366000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.