2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450

12 recalls, 47 complaints

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS450 and 2022 EQS580 vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear seat belt buckles to the body of the vehicle may not be secured properly.

Consequence

Unsecured seat belts may not properly restrain occupants in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the rear seat belt buckle bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070009.

6 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS 450, AMG EQS, EQS 580, and 2023 AMG EQE vehicles. A software error in the electric drivetrain may cause a loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the electric drivetrain software, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed beginning July 19, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023060009.

8,281 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2023 Maybach S 580, Maybach S 680, and S 580e vehicles. The electronic stability program (ESP) software may malfunction, which can result in disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including the anti-lock brake system, ac... Read more

Consequence

Disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD, and a vehicle speed display failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023060004.

7,558 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350, S580e, 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2022 AMG EQS 53, and EQS 450+ vehicles. The high-voltage battery monitoring system software may not alert the driver of a battery malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requir... Read more

Consequence

A high-voltage battery monitoring system that does not alert the driver of a battery malfunction may increase the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070013.

3,828 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG EQS53, EQS580, EQS450, 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the MBUX multimedia system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements... Read more

Consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080002.

8,530 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, EQS 580 and AMG EQS53 vehicles. The front or rear bumper tow ring assembly may have insufficient thread depth, which can result in the tow ring detaching from the vehicle.

Consequence

A tow ring that detaches during vehicle transport or loading can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tow ring assembly thread, as necessary, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070019/20.

2,526 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450 and EQS 580 vehicles. A software error may cause the overhead control panel to become permanently deactivated.

Consequence

A deactivated overhead control panel will not allow an occupant to manually contact emergency personnel, delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the overhead control panel software, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

8 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not dete... Read more

Consequence

Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.

8,396 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and 2021 S500 and S580 vehicles. A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.

Consequence

Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rear signal software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040013.

9,156 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4Matic, and AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ vehicles. The ground connection on the front-left longitudinal member and an electrical connection for the electric auxiliary heater in the engine compartment may be improperly secured... Read more

Consequence

Improperly secured electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, an improperly secured ground connection may cause the left headlight to not function, affecting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the ground connection and the auxiliary heater electrical connection, and repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022030019.

24 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS450, S500, and S580 vehicles. The communication module software may restrict or disable the emergency call system (eCall).

Consequence

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022010006.

1,239 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580, 2022 EQS450, EQS580, and S500 vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account. The MBUX infotainment system might allow activation of the television and internet display while driving, causing a distraction for the dri... Read more

Consequence

Driver distraction can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA has updated their computer server to correct the issue for most vehicles, free of charge. For vehicles that were not able to be updated remotely, dealers will provide the software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 25, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA custo... Read more

227 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

47 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
STEERING	5
POWER TRAIN	5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	4
ENGINE	4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2
AIR BAGS	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2

Incident date: Mar 15, 2025

This is in relation to an existing recall on the 2019 Ford Ranger, NHTSA Recall no. 19V-839 This recall was for improperly connected inline electrical connectors from the Ford factory causing issues with rear brake lamps. I have recently had a fault with the same connector, which Ford technicians d... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the 4WD Service light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the PTU, timing cover, and the head gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicl... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2025

The power steering failed while driving, which made it difficult to navigate the turn safely

Incident date: Aug 14, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V581000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the ma... Read more

Incident date: Dec 17, 2023

BMW issues a customer care package regarding issues with the fuel injectors. I originally had to have #8 injector replaced. Shortly after leaving dealership the check engine light came on. To find out now that the catalytic converter on that side of the engine needed replaced ($3400) which they woul... Read more

Incident date: Dec 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2022

While driving on the interstate the steering control module stopped working resulting in total loss of no power steering assist. Vehicle only has 1,4711 miles. Second time this incident has occurred. Major hazardous malfunction of control module possible resulting in a accident. No warning was give ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2022

I'm hoping to solve a problem or at least get a positive answer why my FEB Warning Indicator Light comes on "SPORADICALLY". I had noticed it quite a few times either driving on the freeway, secondary roads, at higher and lower speeds and especially troublesome, when there are not any hazards or... N... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 2024

My car lost power on the highway. I took it to the dealership. They had the vehicle for 2 months and said it was repaired under warranty/recall. The same day that I received the car back, the same problem occurred. They kept it for a few days and said they could not determine the issue and released ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted into park(P); however, the “Shift to Park” message was displayed. The contact shifted the gear shifter back and forth and then firmly shifted into park(P) before the proper gear... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V060000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2023

Engine maintenance required “Visit dealer” Light is on and won’t turn off even when resetting the scheduled maintenance data. Needs a 3 point valve according to dealership. $650 cost for that part to make light go away. This is something that needs fixed and recalled as he says it’s a com... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. The contact stated that a message stating that the 4-wheel drive function had failed. The contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 20V699000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however their VIN was not included. Th... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2023

We are 900 miles from home driving on the interstate, and received an error message saying that there was a drive train malfunction and we had to stop the car immediately. We were in the middle of nowhere, but able to pull over and turn the car off, and contacted roadside assistance. We were unable ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2023

My lcd screen constantly goes black. A couple times the steering wheel locked the wipers and washer fluid went off at the same time. I had to hit the brakes and power the car on and off to reset it while making a turn. When having my window motor replaced for the SECOND time my dash where the speed... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2023

Driver side head rest air bag deployed completely on its own while I was sitting at a red light. It slammed forward with such great force hitting me in the back of my head and caused a horrible headache. It is available for inspection. My safety is at risk everytime I get in my car due to the fact ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2023

Before I parked, all was fine and the car felt safe, two hours later, I start the car and it has four warning lights on. Now I don't have Hill Start Assist and the car feels like it might 'go out' on me, I think something will keep it from running soon. About two weeks prior, even with keys in the c... Read more

Incident date: May 25, 2023

Mini cooper keeps leaking oil which can be dangerous for road safety. There are Lawsuits going on but company has not recalled their vehicles to fix oil leak issue. It has cost consumers thousands of dollars in repair, time loss & mental harassment. Company is aware of the issues and has not done an... Read more

Incident date: May 25, 2023

AC condenser has leak, covered by an extended warranty up to 10 years from purchase of car due issue with factory installed condenser. However, at 3 years old and 37356 miles the evaporator also has a leak. Honda will not fix condenser under warranty unless we pay $2,000 to fix the evaporator.

Incident date: Jan 27, 2023

While driving down the interstate hi-way, I heard a pop and my truck started to swerve into the adjoining lane. I turned the steering wheel in the opposite direction and the truck started making a rubbing sound and very hard to steer. I finally got it to the side of the hi-way and seen my passeng... Read more

Incident date: Jan 27, 2023

While driving at highway speeds a warning flashed on the dashboard "Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon". I was able to coast to safe stop off the highway and drive slowly on battery powered acceleration for a few miles until the vehicle completely died. The gas engine did not engage during this ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2023

When driving during rain, the ABS light came on due to wet conditions and reduced my driving speed ability, and created difficulty for traffic and for my family on the highway. This of which made me have to pull off to the side of the road and try to travel 40 minutes to a safe destination at a ver... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2023

While driving reduced power light came on. On Highway speed reduced to a crawl.

Incident date: Apr 10, 2023

While driving reduced power light came on. On Highway speed reduced to a crawl.

Incident date: Mar 26, 2023

I have been having an intermittent warning error saying my front camera is faulty and my lane assist is no longer operational. The error seemed to come and go with bumps. Here recently it has become permanent around the beginning of April 2023, and I no longer have functionality of many safety fea... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2023

I took the Chevy Equinox to the Chevy dealership to have the oil changed. The House Technician said it was unsafe to put it on a lift. The entire frame was corroded. On 02/28/2023, I had the dealership do a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection. This is their findings: #1-1010: INSPECTIONS INSPE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2023

Car shuts off while driving.Will start up when fuel gauge gets power also windows ,radio,lightening work airbag light&service engine soon light on

Incident date: Mar 20, 2023

After driving for ten hours, I parked. The next morning, the SUV started normally. One minute later, the check engine light came on, citing "air may be in present in the cooling system". Then, the 'engine coolant over-temperature' warning came on less than two hours later. I took itto the dealer th... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer The contact stated that why driving approximately 75 mph when suddenly the power assist failed. The contact had pulled over and restarted the vehicle however the power assist failed to correct. The power assist warning light had illuminated. The contact took the... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 2023

I experienced a sudden unintended acceleration incident. I pulled into my driveway and stopped the vehicle with my foot firmly on the brake since my driveway is sloped. I pushed the garage door opener remote when suddenly the vehicle accelerated and shot forward hitting the garage door. There was no... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 20, 2023

I was driving at night and several brake related dashboard lights suddenly lit up and I wasn’t able to use my brakes. I managed to coast safely to a stop, called a tow truck, and got my car home. Mechanic found a c1391 code and told me to go to Toyota. Toyota says the accumulator has a leak and... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2022

On several occasions driving at 50+ mile per hour maintaining a safe distance and with no hazards around, the vehicle abruptly stops and the last time it skid damaging my rim. 1) It appears that the electronic braking system (EBS) is defective. 2) My safety as well as vehicles behind me are at risk ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2022

Incident date: Nov 17, 2022

I was driving at around 45 MPH, without any cars around me, and suddenly the car abruptly stopped. There were no obstacles or any reason for the automatic emergency brakes to engage, and thankfully there were no other cars around, or else there would have been a collision. This was a very frightenin... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2022

Incident date: Oct 1, 2022

Driving on I-75 south of Ocala as I drive by the State Weigh Stations the EQS sees a 45 MPH speed limit sign off to the right so the Adaptive Cruise Control starts drastically reducing my 75 MPH to 45 MPH in the passing lane. I have to floor it to maintain speed. This has also happened as I drive b... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2022

On four instances my car thinks that there is an object in front of it and automatically initiates emergency breaking. It happened today TWICE at 67mph on a highway and I almost got smashed by semi behind me!!!

Incident date: Aug 4, 2022

Incident date: Jul 1, 2022

mercedes announced a recall for my vehicle the 2022 EQS but in several months has not provided a remedy

Incident date: May 11, 2022

On two instances the car thinks that there is an object in front of it and automatically initiates breaking. Today it did that and a driver almost collided into me.

Incident date: Jan 13, 2022

I was traveling at 75 mph along the freeway on a clear day around 2pm when all of a sudden the car's autonomous emergency braking system fully engaged and brought the car to a dead stop. there were no obstacles or impediments in front of the car or near the car at the time. It was terrifying and cou... Read more

Incident date: Jan 13, 2022

MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450 across all model years (2022, 2022).

12 Total Recalls

47 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

1 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

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