Back over prevention: display functionRecall 22V-232 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 22V-232 covers 126,443 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a back over prevention: display function problem, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q2) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.

89%
Vehicles repaired112,211 of 126,443 · 2024 Q2
Vehicles affected126,44330 models
ReportedApr 8, 2022Owners notified Jul 15, 2022
Complaints since46Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 22V232000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The risk

An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

89%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2022 Q32024 Q2