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2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, filed between February 28, 2025 and October 2, 2026. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
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| Part | Filed | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components | October 2, 2026 | Crash risk |
| Back over prevention: external/pedestrian alertPlug-in hybrid only | June 5, 2025 | Crash risk |
| Electrical system: propulsion systemPlug-in hybrid only | February 28, 2025 | Crash risk |
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: AMG S63 E Performance, S500, S580, S580e
What is wrong. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
What could happen. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V116. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S 500 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 680 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, 2023-2025 S 580 E 4MATIC, and 2024-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Back over prevention: external/pedestrian alertCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: S580e
What is wrong. Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing.
What could happen. A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix. Dealers will update the AVAS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025070005.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV and EQS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
Electrical system: propulsion systemCrash risk
Trims named in this campaign: AMG S63 E Performance
What is wrong. A software error may cause the high-voltage starter alternator control unit to fail, causing a loss of drive power.
What could happen. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will update the high-voltage starter alternator control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030012.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-door coupe, 2025 AMG GLC 63 S E Performance, GLC 63 S E Performance Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance, 2023-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance, and 2024-2025 AMG SL 63 S E Performance vehicles with a hybrid powertrain. A software error may cause the high-voltage starter alternator control unit to fail, causing a loss of drive power.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN at NHTSA to see whether a campaign is open for your exact car.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Mercedes-Benz may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Mercedes-Benz customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the S-Class
- 2024 (4)
- 2023 (8)
- 2022 (9)
- 2021 (17)
- 2020 (6)
- 2019 (13)
- 2018 (14)
- 2017 (10)
- 2016 (7)
- 2015 (9)
- 2014 (6)
- 2012 (2)
- 2011 (2)
- All years
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2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows whether a campaign is open for that exact car. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.