How common are Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2022 EQS450?

NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2022 EQS450, which is 65% of the 34 total complaints filed for that model year.

Has this caused crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries for the 2022 EQS450.

Is there a recall for this issue?

There are two related recalls: 22V493000, covering a rearview camera display software error, and 25V366000, covering Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System software.

At what mileage do these problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 17,250 miles.

Does the phantom braking happen at a specific speed?

Sample complaints describe sudden automatic braking at various speeds, including around 40, 45, 50, and 75 mph, with no obstacle present.

2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

Owners filed 22 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450, 65% of all 34 complaints for that year. NHTSA links 3 crashes and 2 injuries to this area, with median mileage at failure of 17,250. Two recalls (25V366000, 22V493000) touch related software.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 22; 65% of 34
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 17,250 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Automatic emergency braking activates without any vehicle, pedestrian, or obstacle present, sometimes at highway speeds around 75 mph.
Phantom braking events happen repeatedly, with owners reporting the vehicle abruptly stopping while driving 40-50 mph on clear roads with no hazards.
Adaptive Cruise Control misreads speed limit signs off to the side of the road, drastically cutting speed while merging or passing.
Sudden hard stops trigger seatbelt pretensioners and dashboard warnings with no apparent fault codes shown.
Side sensors fail to detect adjacent vehicles, causing the lane-keeping/auto-steer feature to steer toward a car in the neighboring lane.
Repeated phantom braking has led to near-collisions with vehicles following behind, and in some cases actual collisions.

When 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 7, 2022, latest Apr 3, 2025.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Apr 2025; peak May 2023 (4).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450

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 22V493000Jul 11, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras8,530 vehicles
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: 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.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Eqs450 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202222 (65%)
202317 (61%)
20241 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2022 EQS450?: NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2022 EQS450, which is 65% of the 34 total complaints filed for that model year.
Has this caused crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries for the 2022 EQS450.
Is there a recall for this issue?: There are two related recalls: 22V493000, covering a rearview camera display software error, and 25V366000, covering Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System software.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 17,250 miles.
Does the phantom braking happen at a specific speed?: Sample complaints describe sudden automatic braking at various speeds, including around 40, 45, 50, and 75 mph, with no obstacle present.