Mercedes-Benz recall 25V533000 - Critical Fasteners

NHTSA · August 20, 2025

• NHTSA recall campaign 25V533000 (Mercedes-Benz), reported August 20, 2025.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 3,749.
• Component: Critical Fasteners.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

August 20, 2025

Recalling firm

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Source ID

25V533000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 390 recall campaigns from Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC since 2010, 21 of them reported in 2025.
• At 3,749 vehicles, it is larger than 70% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.

Consequence

A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective action

Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected vehicles

84 make/model/year rows in the campaign; showing the first 60 distinct.

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