Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (Mercedes-Benz)
Vehicle recall 22V-189. NHTSA received Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC’s report on Mar 25, 2022.
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The short answer
NHTSA received Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC’s report on Mar 25, 2022. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 26, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel.
Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver’s hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Steering: steering wheel/handle bar.
What should you do?
Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA’s number for this recall is 2022040010.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: 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.
- Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 8,396 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
Each model year opens its own page: every recall naming it, its owner complaints and its crash ratings.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS2022
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 S2022
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT532022
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT432022
- Mercedes-Benz AMG SL632022
- Mercedes-Benz AMG SL552022
- Mercedes-Benz EQS 5802022
- Mercedes-Benz EQS 4502022
- Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC2022
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E5320222021
- Mercedes-Benz E 45020222021
- Mercedes-Benz C 3002022
- Mercedes-Benz CLS 4502022
- Mercedes-Benz S 5802021
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS532021
- Mercedes-Benz E 35020222021
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S2021
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC2022
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt. Owners’ complaints are counted on each vehicle’s page.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 26, 2026 and checked Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 26, 2026.