2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the air bags (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

4complaints
2recalls
1crashes
1fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS problems

  • Air bags
    125%
  • Lights
    125%
  • Body & structure~3,000 miles
    125%
  • Electrical system
    125%
  • Speed control & acceleration~26,000 miles
    125%
  • Brakes~26,000 miles
    125%

Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS recalls (2)

Electrical system › Propulsion system

NHTSA recall 23V-405 · Jun 5, 2023 · 8,281 vehicles

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.

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.

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

NHTSA recall 22V-189 · Mar 25, 2022 · 8,396 vehicles

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.

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.

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combinedRange
ElectricSingle-speedAWD76 / 78 / 77 MPGe277 mi

EPA ratings. Class: Large car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS?

The air bags — 1 complaint, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the lights (1) and body & structure (1).

How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS, the most recent from June 5, 2023 (propulsion system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

At what mileage do 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 26,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.