Mercedes-Benz S 500, EQS 580 +2 more: Exterior lighting — hazard flashing warning lights

Affects Mercedes-Benz S 500, EQS 580, EQS 450, S 580 · 2021–2022 — about 9K vehicles.

The hazard

Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the rear signal software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040013.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational