Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V493000 Reported July 11, 2022

Inoperative rearview camera display/fmvss 111

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Back Over Prevention · 8,530 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V493000
Manufacturer Campaign
2022080002
Component
Back Over Prevention
Vehicles Affected
8,530
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 11, 2022
Completion Rate
95.65

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 22V493000 or campaign 2022080002.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V493000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V493000?

NHTSA recall 22V493000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on July 11, 2022. It addresses: Inoperative rearview camera display/fmvss 111. The recall affects approximately 8,530 vehicles, with the defect involving the Back Over Prevention component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V493000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2022080002. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.