NHTSA Recall 22V189000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,396 vehicles. It affects 18 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V189000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2022040010 |
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | March 25, 2022 |
| Owner notification | May 9, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.
Safety risk
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.
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 22V189000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 | 2021, 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 S | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 | 2021, 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 | 2021, 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC | 2022 |
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.