2020–2022 Mercedes-Benz (6 models) Seats Recall 22V732000 (Mercedes-Benz 2022100011)

NHTSA recall 22V732000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2022100011) covers about 59,574 2020–2022 Mercedes-Benz (6 models) vehicles (seats), filed with NHTSA Sep 30, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V732000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

59,574
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2022
model years
Sep 30, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Seats (mid/rear assembly)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the locks on the third-row seatbacks may fail in the event of a crash.

The risk

A seat with a seatback lock failure may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seatback, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100011.

Status: NHTSA lists Nov 18, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Mercedes-Benz recall number 2022100011

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V732000 as 2022100011. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "2022100011 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 GLS632021—
Mercedes-Benz Gls 4502020—
Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 4MATIC2022—
Mercedes-Benz Gls 580 4MATIC2020, 2022—
Mercedes-Benz GLS4502021—
Mercedes-Benz GLS5802021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Sep 30, 2022
Owner notification
Nov 18, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Check your VIN for 22V732000

  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 22V732000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V732000 or 2022100011). 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 22V732000?

NHTSA recall 22V732000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2022100011) covers about 59,574 2020–2022 Mercedes-Benz (6 models) vehicles (seats), filed with NHTSA Sep 30, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021 AMG GLS63, 2020-2022 GLS450 and GLS580 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V732000?

NHTSA's record for 22V732000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A seat with a seatback lock failure may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during 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 22V732000?

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 22V732000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seatback, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Nov 18, 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 22V732000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 2022100011. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (2022100011) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V732000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V732000, 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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