Back over prevention: display functionRecall 22V-493 · Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-Maybach vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 22V-493 covers 8,530 Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-Maybach vehicles for a back over prevention: display function problem, reported to NHTSA on July 11, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q2) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V493000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG EQS53, EQS580, EQS450, 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the MBUX multimedia system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080002.
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
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 13, 2020 to January 19, 2022. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.