Recall 25V366000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS 450 |
| 2022 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS 580 4MATIC |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE 350+ |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE 500 4MATIC |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE SUV 350 4MATIC |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE SUV 350+ |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE SUV 500 4MATIC |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS 450 |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS 450 4MATIC |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS 580 4MATIC |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS SUV 450 4MATIC |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS SUV 450+ |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS SUV 580 4MATIC |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE 350+ |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE 500 4MATIC |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE SUV 350 4MATIC |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE SUV 350+ |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE SUV 500 4MATIC |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS 450 |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS 450 4MATIC |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS SUV 450 4MATIC |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS SUV 450+ |
| 2024 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS SUV 580 4MATIC |
| 2024 | MERCEDES-MAYBACH | EQS SUV 680 4MATIC |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG EQE 53 4MATIC |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE SUV 350 4MATIC |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE SUV 350+ |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQE SUV 500 4MATIC |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS SUV 450 4MATIC |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS SUV 450+ |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | EQS SUV 580 4MATIC |
| 2025 | MERCEDES BENZ | S 580 E 4MATIC |
| 2025 | MERCEDES-MAYBACH | EQS SUV 680 4MATIC |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.