Mercedes AMG Drivers Sue Over Alleged Seat Logo Burn Hazard

Two drivers of Mercedes AMG vehicles have initiated a class action lawsuit against the luxury automaker, alleging that the metallic AMG logo integrated into the driver's seat design poses a burn hazard. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court of California's Western Division, contends that the raised logo on certain models is positioned to make contact with an occupant's upper back, neck, or shoulder, leading to thermal burns.

Plaintiffs Gabriel Lahijani and Karendeep “Karina” Bath are seeking compensation for medical expenses, pain, suffering, and emotional distress, as well as costs associated with removing the logo from affected vehicles. Mercedes-Benz has not yet commented on the allegations.

According to the court documents, Lahijani, a Los Angeles resident, reportedly sustained second-degree burns on his back on May 31 after entering his 2026 Mercedes-AMG E-Class vehicle while wearing a tank top. A dermatologist's examination documented first- and second-degree burns, noting an imprint matching the AMG logo.

Approximately six weeks later, Bath, who resides in Chatsworth, California, experienced a similar incident. While wearing a sleeveless top, she reportedly felt a burning sensation when her shoulder contacted the logo upon entering her Mercedes-AMG after parking. The lawsuit states that a mark consistent with a thermal contact burn, in the shape of the AMG logo, became visible on her skin in the following days.

This lawsuit follows a separate legal matter in December, where Mercedes-Benz USA and its parent company Daimler AG agreed to pay $149.6 million to settle allegations of using emissions-cheating software. That settlement addressed claims that the automaker equipped over 211,000 diesel vehicles with devices that manipulated emission controls during testing between 2008 and 2016.