2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC Fuses and Circuit Breakers Recall (25V255)

Recall 25V255 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC in recall 25V255?

An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.

Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 AMG EQS 53 4MATIC with recall 25V255?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

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 fuses and circuit breakers.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V255?

Recall 25V255 covers 443 vehicles: 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 53 4MATIC; 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC; 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 4MATIC+; 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 4MATIC+; 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 500 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4MATIC; 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300; 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC; 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4MATIC.

NHTSA lists 443 vehicles in this campaign, built February 14, 2023 to October 3, 2023. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the AMG EQS 53 4MATIC fuses and circuit breakers recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.

When was recall 25V255 announced?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 25V255 to NHTSA on May 12, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 6, 2025.

This recall was filed 16 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 231 days. If your AMG EQS 53 4MATIC was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my AMG EQS 53 4MATIC is part of recall 25V255?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V255 is open on your AMG EQS 53 4MATIC, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V255000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should AMG EQS 53 4MATIC owners do about recall 25V255?

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 25V255000 applies to your AMG EQS 53 4MATIC.
2. Call a Mercedes-Benz dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
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 fuses and circuit breakers 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 AMG EQS 53 4MATIC owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 57 of them about the electrical system.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 138 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 57 of them involve the electrical system. 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.

• 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300: 55 complaints in total, 30 about the electrical system
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300: 22 complaints in total, 5 about the electrical system
• 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300: 21 complaints in total, 5 about the electrical system
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+: 10 complaints in total, 6 about the electrical system
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC: 7 complaints in total, 3 about the electrical system
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC: 6 complaints in total, 2 about the electrical system
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4MATIC: 3 complaints in total, 1 about the electrical system

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

The vehicle throws a “charging fault” error when I try to charge my vehicle with a high speed charger. I tried two different chargers and two different locations with the same result. The safety risk is a faulty high voltage battery system. I have not taken it to the dealer yet. This just happened today.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ owner, OK, NHTSA complaint 11707193, filed December 26, 2025

I am reporting a serious safety issue with my 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. On multiple occasions, the vehicle has suddenly lost power and completely stopped while driving on the freeway without warning. During these incidents, a red warning symbol appeared on the dashboard (a red turtle icon), indicating a critical malfunction.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11725988, filed March 21, 2026

While making a left turn at low speed, I applied the brakes, but the vehicle did not respond as expected and instead appeared to drift, surge, or accelerate forward. The vehicle struck a fire hydrant and a bus stop pole before crashing into a tree. Airbags deployed and both occupants sustained injuries.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11731921, filed April 17, 2026

Can recall 25V255 make my AMG EQS 53 4MATIC 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 fuses and circuit breakers recall means their AMG EQS 53 4MATIC 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)).

Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC back, and the problem shows up again.

This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V115000, 24V446000.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the AMG EQS 53 4MATIC 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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