Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+, AMG EQS 53 +6 more: Electrical system — software

Affects Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+, AMG EQS 53, EQS 580, EQS 450, EQS580, Redundant EQE 350 4MATIC, EQS450, S 580 E · 2022–2023 — about 4K vehicles.

The hazard

A high-voltage battery monitoring system that does not alert the driver of a battery malfunction may increase the risk of an injury.

What to do

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.

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