Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V360000

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module: software

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-05-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V360000

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module: software

Component
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module: software
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
7,558
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-19
Owners notified
2023-06-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD, and a vehicle speed display failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz EQS 4502022
Mercedes-Benz EQS 5802022
Mercedes-Benz S 580 E2023
MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 580 4MATIC2023
MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 6802023

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.