CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2023 Maybach S 580, Maybach S 680, and S 580e vehicles. The electronic stability program (ESP) software may malfunction, which can result in disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including the anti-lock brake system, acceleration slip regulation, electronic stability program, and electronic brake force distribution (ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD), as well as a vehicle speed display failure.
- Risk
- Disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD, and a vehicle speed display failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023060004.
- 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
Some vehicles may have an electronic stability program (ESP) software fault that can shut off the anti-lock brake system, traction control, stability control, and electronic brake force distribution. The speedometer display may also fail to show your speed.
With these systems disabled, the vehicle is more likely to skid, lose traction, or brake less effectively, which raises the risk of a crash.
The remedy is a free software update to the ESP control unit at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Owners who received the notification letter mailed June 23, 2023 can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2023060004. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
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 580 E | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 | 2023 |