NHTSASTEERING
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Bolts
Published: August 20, 2025Recall ID: 25V533000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Bolts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Bolts |
| Nhtsa id | 25V533000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V533000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 79.65 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 3749 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |