NHTSA Recall 25V366000: External/pedestrian alert (back over prevention)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 94 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 53 4MATIC.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V366000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2025070005 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT |
| Report received | June 5, 2025 |
| Owner notification | August 1, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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."
Safety risk
A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V366000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 53 4MATIC | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ | 2023, 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC | 2023, 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350 4MATIC | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+ | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC | 2023, 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC | 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450+ | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4MATIC | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV 680 4MATIC | 2024, 2025 |
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.