Mercedes-Benz Maybach recalls

7 official safety recalls for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Engine lambda control software may not meet specifications

    Reported November 22, 2024Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2024/40034 vehicles affected

    On vehicles with an 8-cylinder petrol engine, the engine control unit software for lambda control may not meet specifications. The engine control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SRPC2416 – Lambda Control
    Defect
    The manufacturer has determined on affected vehicles with 8-cylinder gasoline engine the lambda control in the software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications.
    Remedy
    Update the software of the engine control unit.

  2. Air conditioner drain hoses may leak into cabin

    Reported March 17, 2023Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 23V17700061,450 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly installed drain hoses may let water enter the passenger compartment, causing electrical corrosion or short circuits and increasing fire risk. The eCall feature may be disabled, doors may not unlock, and the engine may not start or may enter limp-home mode. Dealers will inspect and reinstall the hoses as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, and 2020 GLE580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
    Consequence
    Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 21V-288 and 19V-587. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023030014 and 15.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  3. Rear door window trim bars may detach

    Reported September 12, 2022Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 22V680000161,000 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing error may cause rear door window trim bars to detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash or injury risk. Dealers will inspect and secure the trim bars as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, and 2021 GLE400e, AMG GLS63, AMG GLE63 S, and Maybach GLS600 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rear door window trim bars may detach.
    Consequence
    Detached trim bars may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and secure the rear window trim bars, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090010.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  4. Ground cable may overheat

    Reported April 8, 2022Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 22V23100021,306 vehicles affected

    A ground cable bolt under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, causing the cable to overheat and increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolt as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600 and AMG GLS63 vehicles. A ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can cause the electrical cable to overheat.
    Consequence
    An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040017.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  5. Engine control unit software may not meet specifications

    Reported January 12, 2022Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2021/4401 vehicle affected

    The engine control unit software may not meet specifications. A dealer will update the software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SOFTWARE OF ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
    Defect
    On certain vehicles the software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles conduct an update of the software on the engine control unit.

  6. Multimedia software may disable rearview camera display

    Reported May 14, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V354000343,191 vehicles affected

    The multimedia system may show a black screen or reboot, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying and reducing rear visibility. A dealer or over-the-air update will install new software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence
    A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy
    The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050012.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  7. Instrument cluster may turn off switch lighting

    Reported February 14, 2020Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 20V0890002,101 vehicles affected

    Software may turn off interior switch lighting when the hazard lights are on and the ignition is off, making switches harder to find and use and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 CLA250, CLA250 4MATIC and CLA35 AMG 4MATIC, 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLE450 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC and GLS580 4MATIC and 2021 GLE53 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG 4MATIC, GLS63 AMG 4MATIC and Maybach GLS600 4MATIC vehicles. The instrument cluster software may deactivate the illumination of certain interior switches (switch bar, overhead control unit, steering wheel) if the hazard lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in the 'off' position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
    Consequence
    If the interior switches are not illuminated, they may be more difficult to find and operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030019.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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