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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 25V366000

2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 580 4matic | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 580 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 580 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 580 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 450 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 450 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 450 4matic | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 500 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 500 4matic | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 500 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350 4matic | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe 500 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350+ | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350+ — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert

Published June 2, 2025 · Recall initiated: June 5, 2025

Summary

NHTSA records recall 25V366000, published June 2, 2025 and initiated June 5, 2025. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 580 4matic | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 580 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 580 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 580 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 450 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 450 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 450 4matic | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 500 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 500 4matic | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 500 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350 4matic | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe 500 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350+ | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350+ — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert.

What's the hazard

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.

What to 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.

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Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
EQS 450+
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Lot
2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+ | 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 580 4MATIC | 2025 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+ | 2025 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+ | 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450 4MATIC | 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | 2025 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE SUV 350 4MATIC | 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE SUV 350 4MATIC | 2025 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE SUV 350 4MATIC | 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE 500 4MATIC | 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE SUV 350+ | 2025 MERCEDES-BENZ EQE SUV 350+
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 580 4matic | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 580 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 580 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 580 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 450 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 450 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Suv 450 4matic | 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 500 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 500 4matic | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 500 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350 4matic | 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350 4matic | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe 500 4matic | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350+ | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Eqe Suv 350+ — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V366000 on June 2, 2025. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: EQS 450+.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)