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Mercedes-Benz Self-Driving and Driver-Assist Recalls

Mercedes-Benz filed 9 safety recalls with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from 2017 to 2025 involving a self-driving or driver-assistance system, covering up to 23,271 units. Its crashes are on the crash tracker.

Recalls
9
Units affected (up to)
23.3K
23,271
Automated driving systems
0
Fix mentions over the air
0

By system

  • Automatic emergency braking11% · 1 recalls
  • Adaptive cruise control11% · 1 recalls
  • Lane keeping33% · 3 recalls
  • Driver monitoring11% · 1 recalls
  • Forward collision warning and sensors22% · 2 recalls
  • Other driver assistance11% · 1 recalls

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  • Forward collision warning and sensors

    October 17, 2025 · NHTSA recall 25V711000 · 12 units affected

    Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 (2025), G 580 EV (2025)

    What is wrong
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 AMG G63 and G 580 vehicles. The front short-range radar sensor printed circuit board may fail and result in a loss of automatic emergency braking and other driver assistance features, including the active brake assist, lane keeping assist, and Distronic cruise control.
    What it can lead to
    An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    Dealers will replace the short-range sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025110002. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 24, 2025.

  • Other driver assistance

    August 11, 2023 · NHTSA recall 23V574000 · 880 units affected

    Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 (2023), AMG E63 S (2023), AMG GT43 (2023), AMG GT53 (2023), CLS 450 (2023), E 350 (2023), E 450 (2023)

    What is wrong
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 E450, E350, AMG E63 S, AMG E53, CLS450, AMG GT53, and AMG GT43 vehicles. Due to a software error, the exit warning system audio and visual warnings may fail to alert occupants about approaching vehicles.
    What it can lead to
    Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    The fix
    Dealers will update the exit warning system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080005.

  • Driver monitoring

    February 10, 2023 · NHTSA recall 23V074000 · 3 units affected

    Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 (2022)

    What is wrong
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS580 vehicles. The multi-purpose camera and the rearview mirror may be insufficiently attached to the windshield and may detach, impairing front passenger air bag deployment and various assistance systems, including Adaptive Cruise Control (DISTRONIC) with active steering assist, Brake Assists with pedestrian detection, Lane Keeping Assists, Traffic Sign Assist, Augmented Reality function and Rain and Light Sensors.
    What it can lead to
    Impaired deployment of an air bag can increase the risk of injury. Impaired driver assistance safety systems can increase the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    Dealers will replace the windshield and reinstall the multi-purpose camera and rearview mirror as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023030002.

  • Automatic emergency braking

    October 30, 2020 · NHTSA recall 20V672000 · 47 units affected

    Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 (2019)

    What is wrong
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLA250 vehicles. The engine compartment fusebox may come loose over time, potentially damaging fuses and disrupting certain vehicle functions such as engine, power steering assist, electronic stability control (ESP), and Active Brake Assist.
    What it can lead to
    A loss of engine operation, power steering assist, ESP system, or Active Brake Assist can increase the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fusebox mounting and correct it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110007.

  • Forward collision warning and sensors

    July 19, 2019 · NHTSA recall 19V540000 · 1,957 units affected

    Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 (2019), AMG C63 (2019), AMG CLS53 (2019), AMG E53 (2019), AMG E63S (2019), AMG GT53 (2019), AMG S63 (2019), AMG S65 (2019), C 300 (2019), CLS 450 (2019), E 300 (2019), E 450 (2019), GLC 300 (2020), GLE 350 (2020), GLE 450 (2020), S 450 (2019), S560 (2019)

    What is wrong
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 Cabrio, C300A Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4MATIC, C300, C300 4MATIC, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C43 AMG 4MATIC, C63 AMG Cabrio, C63S AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63S AMG, CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E300, E300 4MATIC, E450 Cabrio, E450 Cabrio 4MATIC, E450 Coupe, E450 Coupe 4MATIC, E450 Wagon 4MATIC, E450 4MATIC, E53 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, E53 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, E53 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG Wagon 4MATIC, S450, S450 4MATIC, S560 Cabrio, S560 Coupe 4MATIC, S560, S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Maybach, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, S63 AMG 4MATIC, S65 AMG Cabrio, S65 AMG, and AMG GT53 Coupe 4MATIC vehicles, and 2020 GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLE350 4MATIC, and GLE450 4MATIC vehicles equipped with the Driver Assistance Package. A software error in the radar sensor control unit may impair the functionality of the Active Brake Assist.
    What it can lead to
    An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the radar sensor control unit software, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080008.

  • Lane keeping

    December 19, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V910000 · 6,200 units affected

    Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 (2018–2019), S 450 (2018–2019), S560 (2018–2019)

    What is wrong
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles. The Hands-off-Detection system may malfunction, causing the Active Steering Assist system to remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.
    What it can lead to
    If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.
    The fix
    Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the software of the steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040024.

  • Lane keeping

    December 19, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V908000 · 5,754 units affected

    Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 (2018), S 450 (2018), S560 (2018); Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC (2018)

    What is wrong
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG S63 4MATIC coupe, AMG S63 4MATIC sedan, AMG S63 4MATIC Cabriolet, S450 4MATIC sedan, S560 4MATIC coupe, S560 4MATIC sedan, and Maybach S560 4MATIC vehicles. Due to an incorrect steering boot installation, the Active Steering Assist system may remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.
    What it can lead to
    If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.
    The fix
    MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the steering boot installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040025.

  • Lane keeping

    September 11, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V607000 · 375 units affected

    Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 (2018), AMG S65 (2018)

    What is wrong
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC and S65 AMG vehicles. The software calibration for the Active Lane Keeping Assist may be incorrect, and as a result, the system may not intervene in the event of an unintended lane departure while traveling faster than 65 miles an hour.
    What it can lead to
    If the Active Lane Keeping Assist does not intervene as expected above 65 miles per hour, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
    The fix
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the multipurpose camera software, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018090008.

  • Adaptive cruise control

    November 14, 2017 · NHTSA recall 17V713000 · 8,043 units affected

    Mercedes-Benz AMG G65 (2016–2017), G550 (2016–2017), G63 (2016–2017)

    What is wrong
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 G550 4Matic, G63 AMG, and G65 AMG vehicles. A malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), while Distronic Plus is engaged, may cause the engine to not reduce power, regardless of the vehicle's speed, driving situation or brake application.
    What it can lead to
    Increased braking effort and/or shifting to neutral would be needed to stop the vehicle, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ESP control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110012.

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