Vehicle recall 22V167000 · March 18, 2022
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, EQS 580 and 2 more models
A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and 2021 S500 and S580 vehicles. A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.
- Consequence
- Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the rear signal software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040013.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V167000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 18, 2022
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2022040013
- Owner notification
- May 13, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,156
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal; Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights; Exterior lighting › Back up lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 (2022): 2022
- Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 (2022): 2022
- Mercedes-Benz S 500 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 (2021): 2021
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