Seats: mid/rear assemblyRecall 22V-732 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 22V-732 covers 59,574 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a seats: mid/rear assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 30, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.

80%
Vehicles repaired47,683 of 59,574 · 2024 Q3
Vehicles affected59,5745 models
ReportedSep 30, 2022Owners notified Nov 18, 2022
Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 22V732000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in the event of a crash.

The risk

A seat with a seatback lock failure may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seatback, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100011.

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

80%repaired

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

0%50%100%2022 Q42024 Q3