2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz (4 models) Electrical System Recall 22V733000 (Mercedes-Benz 2022100009)

NHTSA recall 22V733000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2022100009) covers about 19,968 2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz (4 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Sep 30, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V733000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

19,968
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2022
model years
Sep 30, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.

The risk

The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100009.

Status: NHTSA lists Jan 20, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Mercedes-Benz recall number 2022100009

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V733000 as 2022100009. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "2022100009 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 CLS532019–2021—
Mercedes-Benz Amg E532019–2022—
Mercedes-Benz Cls 4502019–2022—
Mercedes-Benz E 4502021–2022—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Sep 30, 2022
Owner notification
Jan 20, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Check your VIN for 22V733000

  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 22V733000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V733000 or 2022100009). 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 22V733000?

NHTSA recall 22V733000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2022100009) covers about 19,968 2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz (4 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Sep 30, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V733000?

NHTSA's record for 22V733000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase 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 22V733000?

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 22V733000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jan 20, 2023 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 22V733000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 2022100009. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (2022100009) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V733000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V733000, 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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