2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 53 4MATIC, 2023–2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+, 2023–2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC and 11 other models Recall: Please see the recall report for a complete list of models
NHTSA campaign 25V366000 · Back Over Prevention · filed Jun 5, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V366000 (manufacturer number 2025070005). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.