2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
50/100
#2 most-complained of 3 Eqs450 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450 has a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 2nd worst out of 3 model years. It shows 34 complaints, 13 recalls, and 5 crashes, with false emergency braking and collision avoidance issues topping owner reports at 65% share.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 13
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 97
- 97 city / 97 hwy
Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras22 (65%)
- Brakes14 (41%)
- Electrical System8 (24%)
- Other3 (9%)
- Structure & Body3 (9%)
- Airbags2 (6%)
- Engine2 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (6%)
- Lane Departure1 (3%)
- Steering1 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report the automatic emergency braking system suddenly engaging at highway speeds with no obstacle present, bringing the car to a dead stop.
- Some describe the adaptive cruise control misreading roadside speed limit signs and abruptly slowing the car from 75 mph to 45 mph in the passing lane.
- Owners report the steering wheel jerking hard to one side while merging onto a freeway, forcing the car across multiple lanes.
- One owner reported a drivetrain lockup with simultaneous loss of brakes and steering, followed by a crash into a concrete barrier and non-deploying airbags.
- Owners describe repeated false forward-collision warnings paired with emergency braking on highways with no vehicle or object ahead.
- One owner reported waiting several months for a remedy after Mercedes-Benz announced a recall on the vehicle.
2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 recalls
13 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V366000Jun 5, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras94 vehicles
Back over prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian alert
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV and EQS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
Risk: A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the AVAS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025070005.
- NHTSA 23V464000Jun 30, 2023Seat Belts6 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 23V405000Jun 5, 2023Electrical System8,281 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 97 MPG
- Highway
- 97 MPG
- Combined
- 97 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Eqs450 years
Frequently asked questions
- How many complaints and recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450 have?
- NHTSA lists 34 complaints and 13 recalls for the 2022 EQS450, along with 5 crashes and 3 injuries reported.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 EQS450?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, accounting for 65% of complaints, followed by Brakes at 41%.
- How does the 2022 EQS450 compare to other model years?
- The 2022 EQS450 has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 2nd worst of 3 model years with data. The 2023 model has a higher Complaint Index of 100, while 2024 has an index of 0.
- Does the 2022 EQS450 have any recalls related to braking or steering?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 23V360000 covers an electronic stability program software malfunction, and recall 22V189000 covers a hand detection software error affecting the DISTRONIC steering system.
- At what mileage do EQS450 problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported issues for the 2022 EQS450 is 17,250 miles, though brake-related complaints show a median of 61,500 miles.