2018–2021 Mercedes-Benz (30 models) Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 22V232000 (Mercedes-Benz 2022060007)
NHTSA recall 22V232000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2022060007) covers about 126,443 2018–2021 Mercedes-Benz (30 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Apr 8, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V232000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (display function)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.
Status: NHTSA lists Jul 15, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Mercedes-Benz recall number 2022060007
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V232000 as 2022060007. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "2022060007 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.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz A 220 | 2019–2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg A35 | 2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 | 2019–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 | 2019–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 S | 2019–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg CLA35 | 2020–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg CLA45 | 2020–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg CLS53 | 2019–2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg E53 | 2019–2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg GLA35 | 2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg GLA45 | 2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg GLB35 | 2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg GLC43 | 2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg GLC63 | 2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Amg GLC63 S | 2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2019–2021 | All C 300 recallsYears to avoid |
| Mercedes-Benz C 350 E | 2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 | 2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 | 2019–2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz E 300 | 2019 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 | 2020–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz E 400 | 2018 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 | 2019–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 | 2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Glb 250 | 2020–2021 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2020 | All GLC 300 recallsYears to avoid |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E | 2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2020 | All GLE 350 recallsYears to avoid |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 | 2020 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 | 2020 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 8, 2022
- Owner notification
- Jul 15, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 111
Check your VIN for 22V232000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- 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.
- If 22V232000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V232000 or 2022060007). 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 22V232000?
NHTSA recall 22V232000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2022060007) covers about 126,443 2018–2021 Mercedes-Benz (30 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Apr 8, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V232000?
NHTSA's record for 22V232000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V232000?
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 22V232000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jul 15, 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 22V232000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 2022060007. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (2022060007) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V232000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V232000, 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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