The 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS has 2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.
How the 2022 compares
Too few model years with complaints to compare.
2recalls
4complaints
1crashes
1fires
1injuries
25,660median miles
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.
Does your car have an open recall? Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Jun 5, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V405000 · 8,281 vehicles
Problem: 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 & notes
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Steering
Mar 25, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V189000 · 8,396 vehicles
Problem: 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. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.
Risk: Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy & notes
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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.
Complaints by year filed
2022 vs. other Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS years
Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.
Questions
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS, the latest from Jun 5, 2023 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (1), electrical system (1), exterior lighting (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
Recalls by Model