Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 23V-662 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 23V-662 covers 32 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.

91%
Vehicles repaired29 of 32 · 2025 Q3
Vehicles affected323 models
ReportedOct 2, 2023Owners notified Nov 3, 2023
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 23V662000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 A220, GLA250, and AMG GLA35 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023100005.

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

91%repaired

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

0%50%100%2023 Q42025 Q3