CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A software error can disable the rear turn signals, hazard warning lights, and back-up lights on these vehicles. When those lights are out, other drivers may not see your vehicle clearly or know you are turning, stopping, or backing up, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own one of the affected vehicles, the fix is a software update to the rear lighting system. Dealers will perform the update free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in May 2022. To check whether your vehicle is included, look up your VIN for open recalls and, if you have questions, call Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2022040013.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 | 2021 |