Most common 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450 problems
Share of the 26 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz EQS450 complaints by model year
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450 recalls (12)
Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly
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.
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system
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.
Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module › Software
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, acceleration slip regulation,…
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery thermal › Management › Software
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.
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.
Back over prevention › Display function
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.
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.
Structure › Body › Bumpers
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.
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.
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Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
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.
Communication › Auto crash notification
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.
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.
Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights
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.
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.
Structure › Frame and members
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.
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.
Communication › Auto crash notification
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).
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.
Electrical system › Software
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 driver.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450:
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450 owners say
Driver assistance all 20 →
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, and with no traffic around him, the vehicle inadvertently braked to a stop. The contact stated there was no other vehicle or pedestrian in front of his vehicle. The contact stated no warnings were illuminated. The contact stated he was able to continue with normal driving functions. The contact stated that the inadvertent braking failure occurred again when he was at a traffic light. The contact stated that as the light changed to green, he depressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle moved forward, and then stopped in the middle of the intersection. The contact stated that the vehicle behind him crashed into his rear bumper. …
The contact owned a 2022 Mercedes Benz EQS 450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and approaching a parked vehicle on the side of the road, the contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the brake failure, the front passenger's side bumper crashed into the rear driver's side bumper of the parked vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to maintain the same speed while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that after passing the first vehicle, his vehicle independently took a right turn and continued driving onto the sidewalk and onto the driveway of a home before crashing into the vehicle parked in the driveway which pushed the other vehicle into the garage door. …
Brakes
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, and with no traffic around him, the vehicle inadvertently braked to a stop. The contact stated there was no other vehicle or pedestrian in front of his vehicle. The contact stated no warnings were illuminated. The contact stated he was able to continue with normal driving functions. The contact stated that the inadvertent braking failure occurred again when he was at a traffic light. The contact stated that as the light changed to green, he depressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle moved forward, and then stopped in the middle of the intersection. The contact stated that the vehicle behind him crashed into his rear bumper. …
The contact owned a 2022 Mercedes Benz EQS 450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and approaching a parked vehicle on the side of the road, the contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the brake failure, the front passenger's side bumper crashed into the rear driver's side bumper of the parked vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to maintain the same speed while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that after passing the first vehicle, his vehicle independently took a right turn and continued driving onto the sidewalk and onto the driveway of a home before crashing into the vehicle parked in the driveway which pushed the other vehicle into the garage door. …
Electrical system
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 of collision due to this problem. 3) I brought this vehicle to the dealership and they claimed that they worked on it and asked to come back if this issue happens again. 4) This vehicle has been taken to the dealership but I'm not sure if it was inspected by the manufacturer. 5) There were no warning lights, no messages or any symptoms which makes this nerve wrecking since it can happen at any moment. …
While driving at approximately 45 miles an hour with nothing in front of me and no objects in the road, the vehicle activates the emergency braking system and attempts to stop in the middle of the road. It activates the seatbelt retentioners, as well as all of the safety warnings at the time. It does this with no apparent warnings or trouble lights on the dash. This puts me at risk to injury to my body being thrown around, neck and head threw forward. It also stops in the middle of the road potentially causing me to be rear ended. This happened at 500 miles on the odometer and at 1041 miles. I only took delivery in December. It has happened twice.
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | RWD | 97 / 97 / 97 MPGe | 350 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450 a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the EQS450 to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450?
The driver assistance — 20 complaints, 77% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic emergency braking. Next are the brakes (11) and electrical system (4).
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450 have?
There are 12 recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450, the most recent from June 30, 2023 (buckle assembly). 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 EQS450 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 23,000 miles; 75% 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.