2022-2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS AVAS Warning Sound Recall
2025 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV 580 4MATIC: BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Updated June 5, 2025
The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System in certain 2022-2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, and EQS SUV models may produce an incorrect warning sound when reversing, which could fail to alert pedestrians and increase the risk of a crash.
Is the Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on June 5, 2025. Details below.
What is recalled
2022-2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles equipped with the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS). See the recall report at NHTSA for the complete list of affected models. Recall number: 2025070005.
Am I affected
You are affected if you own a 2022-2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, or EQS SUV. Check your model year and model name against the complete list in the full recall report to confirm your vehicle is included.
What to do right now
Contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 to schedule a free software update for your Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2025. The update will be performed by dealers at no cost.
Contact: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
The hazard
A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-25V366000
- Recalled
- June 5, 2025
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