Mercedes-AMG owners sue over hot logo that allegedly caused burn injuries
Two Mercedes-AMG drivers have filed a class-action suit claiming the metallic AMG emblem on the driver’s seat becomes hot enough to burn occupants.
In a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of California, two owners of Mercedes-AMG vehicles allege that the raised metallic AMG logo on the driver’s seat can become hot enough to cause burns. Los Angeles resident Gabriel Lahijani said he suffered second-degree burns on his back after stepping into a leased 2026 AMG E-Class, with a dermatologist confirming the injuries as “AMG-inscribed.”
Chatsworth resident Karendeep “Karina” Bath reported a burning sensation and a visible logo-shaped mark on her shoulder after sitting in her car. The lawsuit seeks damages for medical expenses, pain, suffering and emotional distress, as well as a court order to remove the emblem from all similar models. Mercedes-Benz has not provided an immediate comment. The filing follows a recent $149.6 million settlement by Mercedes-Benz USA and parent Daimer AG over a separate emissions-software scandal.
Why it matters
The case could force a major automaker to redesign a safety-critical interior feature and set a precedent for product-liability claims.
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