2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Hazard Flashing Warning Lights Recall (22V167)

Recall 22V167 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 in recall 22V167?

A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and 2021 S500 and S580 vehicles. A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.

Is it safe to drive a 2022 EQS 450 with recall 22V167?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the hazard flashing warning lights.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V167?

Recall 22V167 covers 9,156 vehicles: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450; 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580; 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500; 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580.

NHTSA lists 9,156 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the EQS 450 hazard flashing warning lights recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the rear signal software, free of charge.

Dealers will update the rear signal software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040013.

When was recall 22V167 announced?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 22V167 to NHTSA on March 18, 2022.

This recall was filed 55 months ago. If your EQS 450 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my EQS 450 is part of recall 22V167?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V167 is open on your EQS 450, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V167000 is open on your EQS 450, it will be listed there, along with Mercedes-Benz recall number 2022040013. You can also ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should EQS 450 owners do about recall 22V167?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V167000 applies to your EQS 450.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any hazard flashing warning lights symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are EQS 450 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 22V167 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 66 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580: 33 complaints in total, 2 about the lighting and visibility
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450: 26 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: 6 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

Adaptive High Beam Assist function on vehicle with Multibeam LED headlights with Digital Light System fail to detect ambient lighting properly. Consequently hi-beam lights operate erratically and unpredictably, switching between high and low beams too frequently. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.

2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 owner, MA, NHTSA complaint 11688590, filed September 20, 2025

Can recall 22V167 make my EQS 450 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this hazard flashing warning lights recall means their EQS 450 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the EQS 450 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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