NHTSA recall 22V493000

Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLCReported July 11, 2022Software

Vehicles affected: 8,530
Completion rate: 96.05%
Remedy: Dealer visit
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION

Description

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."

Issue

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consequence Summary

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Internal ID: 22V493000 · Updated October 15, 2026