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An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.","consequence":"An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.  Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2025050003/4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V116000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2025-02-24","owner_notified":"2025-04-25","units":20339,"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.","consequence":"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":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2025030007","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V704000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2024-09-20","owner_notified":"2024-11-15","units":27190,"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.","consequence":"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":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2024100007","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"24V115000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2024-02-16","owner_notified":"2024-04-05","units":31848,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles.  The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.","consequence":"An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.  Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2024030008","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"23V880000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2023-12-21","owner_notified":"2024-02-23","units":79676,"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.","consequence":"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":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V445000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2023-06-26","owner_notified":"2023-09-29","units":143551,"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.","consequence":"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":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2023070012","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V360000","component":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2023-05-19","owner_notified":"2023-06-23","units":7558,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2023 Maybach S 580, Maybach S 680, and S 580e vehicles.  The electronic stability program (ESP) software may malfunction, which can result in disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including the anti-lock brake system, acceleration slip regulation, electronic stability program, and electronic brake force distribution (ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD), as well as a vehicle speed display failure.","consequence":"Disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD, and a vehicle speed display failure can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2023.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023060004.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2023060004","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"23V309000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2023-05-02","owner_notified":"2023-08-18","units":3828,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350, S580e, 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2022 AMG EQS 53, and EQS 450+ vehicles.  The high-voltage battery monitoring system software may not alert the driver of a battery malfunction.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 305, \"Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection.\"","consequence":"A high-voltage battery monitoring system that does not alert the driver of a battery malfunction may increase the risk of an injury.","remedy":"Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 18, 2023.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070013.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2023070013","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"}],"recall_count":8,"critical_count":3,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":10,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":1,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Forward Collision Avoidance",5],["Tires",3],["Vehicle Speed Control",2],["Electrical System",2],["Structure",2],["Fuel/Propulsion System",1]],"by_year":{"2023":1,"2024":4,"2025":4,"2026":1},"excerpts":[["2026-01-14","Structure","The sunroof shattered suddenly while driving. There was no external impact to the vehicle."],["2025-12-17","Forward Collision Avoidance","While driving on highways using cruise control and adaptive cruise control the vehicle decelerates without driver input. The system also misreads or fails to update speed limit signs causing incorrect cruise speeds and sudden speed changes. This behavior has occurred repeatedly during normal driving conditions and crea\u2026"],["2025-05-14","Structure","The car was designed too low. When parked at a supermarket, Publix in surfside Miami Beach, when ready to leave the parking bumper pulled at the front bumper and disconnected it partially. A north miami Mercedes Benz service department said this is not unusual as this car is very low. A claim was filed with progressive\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":23,"ncap":null,"complaints":10},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 02:56 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}