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Model year 2025 · Mercedes-Benz

2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The most recent was reported on June 5, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+, S 580 E 4MATIC.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V366000June 5, 2025Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert
25V129000February 28, 2025Electrical System › Propulsion System

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Electrical System (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V366000Manufacturer no. 2025070005

Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Report received by NHTSA
June 5, 2025
Owner notification
August 1, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
94 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
S 580 E 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV and EQS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."

Safety risk

A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the AVAS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025070005.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V366000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V129000Manufacturer no. 2025030012

Electrical System › Propulsion System

Report received by NHTSA
February 28, 2025
Owner notification
April 11, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,943 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-door coupe, 2025 AMG GLC 63 S E Performance, GLC 63 S E Performance Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance, 2023-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance, and 2024-2025 AMG SL 63 S E Performance vehicles with a hybrid powertrain. A software error may cause the high-voltage starter alternator control unit to fail, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the high-voltage starter alternator control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030012.

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 25V129000, 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: June 5, 2025.