Lawsuit Filed Over AMG Logo Burns on Mercedes Seats

Two drivers of Mercedes AMG vehicles have initiated a class action lawsuit against the luxury car manufacturer. They claim that the raised metallic AMG logo on the driver’s seat causes burns, branding them when it becomes excessively hot.

Gabriel Lahijani and Karendeep “Karina” Bath assert that certain Mercedes AMG models have a design flaw. The logo is positioned in a way that it is likely to contact an occupant’s upper back, neck, or shoulder.

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court of California’s Western division, demands compensation from Mercedes. The plaintiffs request reimbursement for medical expenses and seek damages for pain, suffering, and emotional distress. They also advocate for removing the logos from affected vehicles for all owners.

Lahijani, residing in Los Angeles, leased a 2026 Mercedes-AMG E-Class vehicle. He reported second-degree burns on May 31 after wearing a tank top in his car. A dermatologist confirmed first- and second-degree burns, noting the injury was in line with the AMG logo’s shape.

Six weeks later, Bath experienced similar burns while wearing a sleeveless top. Upon entering her parked AMG vehicle in Los Angeles, her shoulder touched the logo, resulting in a burn mark resembling the AMG logo.

In December, Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG settled for $149.6 million over allegations of secretly using devices to pass emission tests. From 2008 to 2016, around 211,000 vehicles were equipped with software that altered emission controls during tests, misleading results.