NHTSA Campaign 25V533000
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA campaign 25V533000 covers 4 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the steering: critical fasteners. The repair is free.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed the report for 25V533000 with NHTSA on August 20, 2025; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 25V533000, NHTSA lists up to 3,749 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 25V533000 were scheduled from October 6, 2025, 47 days after the report.
25V533000 covers 4 models from Mercedes-Benz, model years 2025.
By potentially affected vehicles, 25V533000 ranks 28 of 51 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls on this site.
Besides 25V533000, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has 1 other recall on the steering on this site; the one before 25V533000 was 22V189000, reported on March 25, 2022.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
- The risk
- A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Reported August 20, 2025
Vehicles covered by 25V533000 (4)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 25V533000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: August 20, 2025. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted