United StatesCertain 2024–2025 Mercedes‑Benz AMG EQE SUV 4MATIC vehicles are affected; VINs for involved vehicles became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025. The external pedestrian warning sound may not continuously increase in volume with vehicle speed due to a software error, causing noncompliance with FMVSS 141; dealers will update the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) software free of charge and owner letters were mailed January 12, 2026 (MBUSA recall 2025120003, customer service 1‑800‑367‑6372).
What's being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AMG EQE SUV 4MATIC vehicles. The external pedestrian warning sound may not continuously increase in volume as vehicle speed increases, due to a software error. 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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V830000; Manufacturer campaign 2025120003
The hazard
Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025120003.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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