Exterior lighting: back up lightsRecall 22V-167 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 22V-167 covers 9,156 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a exterior lighting: back up lights problem, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V167000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.