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NHTSA Recall 23V554000: Electrical system: rear compartment/trunk

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 73 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC.

73
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2023
owners notified (September 22)
NHTSA campaign23V554000
Manufacturer campaign2023080008
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Report receivedAugust 4, 2023
Owner notificationSeptember 22, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Maybach S580 and Maybach S680 vehicles. The 12-Volt ground connection in the trunk may not be secured properly, which can impair the electronic stability program (ESP) or result in the ground connection overheating.

Safety risk

Impaired electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt ground connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080008.

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 23V554000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC2022, 2023
Mercedes-Maybach S 6802023
Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC2022

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.