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NHTSA Recall 22V167000: Hazard flashing warning lights (exterior lighting) and 2 other components

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,156 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450.

9,156
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2022
owners notified (May 13)
NHTSA campaign22V167000
Manufacturer campaign2022040013
ComponentsEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BACK UP LIGHTS
Report receivedMarch 18, 2022
Owner notificationMay 13, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and 2021 S500 and S580 vehicles. A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.

Safety risk

Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rear signal software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040013.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V167000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz EQS 4502022
Mercedes-Benz EQS 5802022
Mercedes-Benz S 5002021
Mercedes-Benz S 5802021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.