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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS problems & recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS and owners have filed 46 complaints. The most-reported area is forward collision avoidance (24 complaints). 2 complaints describe a fire and 7 complaints describe a crash.

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Recalls
0
Complaints
46
Crash reports
7
Fire reports
2
Injuries
6

Recalls (0)

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2022 EQS.

Owner complaints (46)

What owners reported to NHTSA, by component. One complaint can name several components.

  • Forward collision avoidance24
  • Service brakes16
  • Electrical system11
  • Structure4
  • Wheels3
  • Power train3
  • Vehicle speed control3
  • Air bags3
  • Unknown or other3
  • Exterior lighting2
  • Lane departure2
  • Steering1

Complaints over time

Feb 2022: 1 complaintMar 2022: 0 complaintsApr 2022: 0 complaintsMay 2022: 1 complaintJun 2022: 1 complaintJul 2022: 0 complaintsAug 2022: 3 complaintsSep 2022: 1 complaintOct 2022: 1 complaintNov 2022: 1 complaintDec 2022: 1 complaintJan 2023: 1 complaintFeb 2023: 1 complaintMar 2023: 0 complaintsApr 2023: 2 complaintsMay 2023: 4 complaintsJun 2023: 0 complaintsJul 2023: 2 complaintsAug 2023: 1 complaintSep 2023: 1 complaintOct 2023: 1 complaintNov 2023: 1 complaintDec 2023: 2 complaintsJan 2024: 1 complaintFeb 2024: 0 complaintsMar 2024: 2 complaintsApr 2024: 1 complaintMay 2024: 0 complaintsJun 2024: 0 complaintsJul 2024: 1 complaintAug 2024: 3 complaintsSep 2024: 0 complaintsOct 2024: 0 complaintsNov 2024: 0 complaintsDec 2024: 2 complaintsJan 2025: 0 complaintsFeb 2025: 1 complaintMar 2025: 1 complaintApr 2025: 1 complaintMay 2025: 0 complaintsJun 2025: 0 complaintsJul 2025: 1 complaintAug 2025: 1 complaintSep 2025: 0 complaintsOct 2025: 1 complaintNov 2025: 0 complaintsDec 2025: 1 complaintJan 2026: 2 complaintsFeb 2026: 0 complaintsMar 2026: 0 complaintsApr 2026: 1 complaint2023202420252026
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Recent owner reports

Apr 28, 2026Electrical system

The speed limit indicator included in the software package flashes constantly (approximately once per second), both inside the instrument cluster and in the Heads Up Display. The speed limit shown is almost always not accurate to the current speed limit, even when passing multiple very clear road signs showing the speed limit. The car still flashes when the speed limit it is showing is not being exceeded. Furthermore, when it cannot read the speed limit, the indicator will often flash road signs for other countries. All of this is happening within the field of view of the driver due to the Hea…

Jan 8, 2026Wheels

Tires being designated as the preferred tires via Mercedes are Bridgestone Turanza LS100 265/40R21 These tires go from new to under 3" of thread left, how is this possible. Yes EV vehicles are heavy but its clear these tire are not made sufficient enough to handle this vehicle. In addition to having to change all tires within less than 9,000 miles. The mercedes dealership in 2 different locations say that is normal!. one dealership advised some clients are having to change tires 3000 t0 5000 miles of use. If this is not confirmation that tires being designated for this vehicle are not su…

Jan 5, 2026Steering, Electrical system, Exterior lighting⚠ Crash

About 1000 feet after merging onto a 4 lane freeway with sparse traffic, we were driving the car in the 3rd lane from the right. Suddenly the car's steering wheel took a hard right turn, forcing the car through multiple other lanes and onto the shoulder of the freeway, through an unpaved area, nearly colliding with freeway signs. I was able to regain control of the car before a collision and get back on the freeway. I continued on the freeway at a lower speed and after another 1000 feet or so, the car's steering wheel once again took a hard right turn, forcing the vehicle onto the shoulder, an…

Dec 10, 2025Power train, Electrical system, Seat belts

The vehicle was driving and suddenly lost power, and started driving very slowly, almost causing an accident on the road. I checked for recalls and other vehicles like mine with the same years that have a recall about this issue, where a high-voltage battery shuts down, also, the back seat buckle does not work to buckle my kids

Oct 29, 2025Vehicle speed control, Service brakes⚠ Fire⚠ Crash

The contact owned a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS-Class Sedan. The contact stated that while driving over a bump, the vehicle briefly accelerated unexpectedly. Later, while parked and reaching into the rear seat, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, crossing a concrete barrier, crashing through a glass window, and crashing into a building. The brake pedal was applied, but it responded slowly before eventually stopping the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no injuries, fire, or air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle…

Aug 4, 2025Electrical system, Air bags, Structure⚠ Crash

I was on interstate hwy the car had a Mal-function indicator and the drive train locked up. brakes did not work, steering did not work the car spinner 3 times and was stopped by hitting the concrete barier. the air bags did not work either. I believe the entire battery or power system had shut down as I also got the 12 v back up battery is running out.

Jul 6, 2025Unknown or other⚠ Crash

On [XXX] my 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS unexpectedly surged forward while I was stationary in a drive-through lane, immediately after pressing the "P" (Park) button. There was no audible or visual collision warning, and no automatic braking intervention occurred. My wife was in the front passenger seat and did not observe any foot movement or pedal input that would have triggered acceleration. The surge was strong enough to push the vehicle in front of me into another car ahead of it. There were no injuries, but the event was violent and completely unexpected. The vehicle is currently at AutoNati…

Apr 3, 2025Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Forward collision avoidance⚠ Crash

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 too…

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall and complaint records, updated Oct 1, 2026. Complaints are owner reports and are not verified by NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.