Model year 2022 · Mercedes-Benz

2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on February 24, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: S 500 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V116000	February 24, 2025	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components
24V704000	September 20, 2024	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/ECM) › Software
23V880000	December 21, 2023	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
23V445000	June 26, 2023	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
22V935000	December 16, 2022	Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard
22V194000	March 28, 2022	Power Train › Axle AssemblyDo not drive
22V189000	March 25, 2022	Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
21V00J000	December 27, 2021	Communication › Auto Crash Notification
21V931000	November 29, 2021	Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Communication (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Power Train (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Steering (1) · Structure (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V116000Manufacturer no. 2025030007

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components

Report received by NHTSA: February 24, 2025
Owner notification: April 25, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 20,339 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: S 500 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 S 500, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, 2021-2023 S 580 4MATIC, 2022 S 680 4MATIC, and 2023 S 580e 4MATIC vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Safety risk

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030007.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V116000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V704000Manufacturer no. 2024100007

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/ECM) › Software

Report received by NHTSA: September 20, 2024
Owner notification: November 15, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 27,190 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: S 580 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. In the event of a mechanical failure in the engine Camtronic system, the engine control unit (ECU) software may cause the engine to overheat or stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on November 15, 2024, January 10, 2025, and February 21, 2025. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz Customer Service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100007.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V704000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V880000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: December 21, 2023
Owner notification: February 23, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 79,676 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: S 500 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V880000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V445000Manufacturer no. 2023070012

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: June 26, 2023
Owner notification: September 29, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 143,551 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: S 500 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V445000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V935000Manufacturer no. 2023010001

Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard

Report received by NHTSA: December 16, 2022
Owner notification: January 20, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: S 500 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2022 S 500 vehicle. The dashboard may be insufficiently attached, which can result in an improper front passenger air bag deployment in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

Improper deployment of an air bag can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace a portion of the dashboard, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023010001.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V935000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V194000Manufacturer no. 2022030028

Power Train › Axle Assembly

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA: March 28, 2022
Owner notification: April 8, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 12 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: S 500 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC

Components: Power Train › Axle Assembly; Suspension › Subframe/Mounting Bracket

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 S580Z, S500V, and S580V vehicles. The sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach.

Safety risk

A detached thrust arm can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, or cause the vehicle to pull to one side during emergency braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will inspect the sub frame weld on the rear axle carrier and replace the rear axle carrier as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030028.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V194000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V189000Manufacturer no. 2022040010

Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Report received by NHTSA: March 25, 2022
Owner notification: May 9, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 8,396 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: S 500 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.

Safety risk

Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V189000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V00J000Manufacturer no. 2022010006

Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Report received by NHTSA: December 27, 2021
Owner notification: February 23, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,239 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: February 15, 2021 – December 4, 2021
Model names in the NHTSA record: S 500 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC

Components: Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS450, S500, and S580 vehicles. The communication module software may restrict or disable the emergency call system (eCall).

Safety risk

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022010006.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V00J000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V931000Manufacturer no. 2022010003

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: November 29, 2021
Owner notification: January 25, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 227 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: S 500 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580, 2022 EQS450, EQS580, and S500 vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account. The MBUX infotainment system might allow activation of the television and internet display while driving, causing a distraction for the driver.

Safety risk

Driver distraction can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA has updated their computer server to correct the issue for most vehicles, free of charge. For vehicles that were not able to be updated remotely, dealers will provide the software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 25, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V931000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 25, 2025.