Wiring: rear compartment/trunkRecall 23V-554 · Mercedes-Maybach vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 23V-554 covers 73 Mercedes-Maybach vehicles for a wiring: rear compartment/trunk problem, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q2) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V554000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Maybach S580 and Maybach S680 vehicles. The 12-Volt ground connection in the trunk may not be secured properly, which can impair the electronic stability program (ESP) or result in the ground connection overheating.
The risk
Impaired electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt ground connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080008.
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
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.