Mercedes-Benz external pedestrian warning sound may not continuously increase in volume as vehicle speed increases, due to a software error.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the warnings external/pedestrian alert. Here is what owners need to know.
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."
Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will update the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-830.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Mercedes-Benz EQE-Class SUV |
What changed
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