Vehicle recall 22V493000 · July 11, 2022
Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53, Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 and 4 more models
The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the MBUX multimedia system.
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 AMG EQS53, EQS580, EQS450, 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the MBUX multimedia system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080002.
- 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
- 22V493000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 11, 2022
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2022080002
- Owner notification
- August 19, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,530
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Back over prevention › Display function
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 AMG EQS 53 (2022): 2022
- Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 (2022): 2022
- Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 (2022): 2022
- Mercedes-Benz S 500 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Maybach S 580 (2021): 2021
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