2020–2022 Mercedes-Benz (11 models) Electrical System Recall 22V231000 (Mercedes-Benz 2022040017)

NHTSA recall 22V231000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2022040017) covers about 21,306 2020–2022 Mercedes-Benz (11 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Apr 8, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V231000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

21,306
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2022
model years
Apr 8, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (wiring, interior/under dash)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600 and AMG GLS63 vehicles. A ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can cause the electrical cable to overheat.

The risk

An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040017.

Status: NHTSA lists Jul 8, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Mercedes-Benz recall number 2022040017

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V231000 as 2022040017. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "2022040017 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE532021–2022—
Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE632021—
Mercedes-Benz Amg GLS632021—
Mercedes-Benz GLE 4502020–2022—
Mercedes-Benz GLE 5802020–2021—
Mercedes-Benz Gls 4502020—
Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 4MATIC2022—
Mercedes-Benz Gls 580 4MATIC2020—
Mercedes-Benz GLS4502021—
Mercedes-Benz GLS5802021—
Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS6002021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 8, 2022
Owner notification
Jul 8, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Check your VIN for 22V231000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V231000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V231000 or 2022040017). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V231000?

NHTSA recall 22V231000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2022040017) covers about 21,306 2020–2022 Mercedes-Benz (11 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Apr 8, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2022 GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600 and AMG GLS63 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V231000?

NHTSA's record for 22V231000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V231000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V231000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jul 8, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Mercedes-Benz recall number for 22V231000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 2022040017. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (2022040017) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V231000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V231000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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