2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 has 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (43% of all complaints), specifically: i was traveling at 75 mph along the freeway on a clear day around 2pm when all of a sudden the car's autonomous emergency braking system fully engaged and brought the car to a dead stop. there were no obstacles or impediments in front of the car or near the car at the time. it was terrifying and cou.
47
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.6x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
20 complaints- • I was traveling at 75 mph along the freeway on a clear day around 2pm when all of a sudden the car's autonomous emergency braking system fully engaged and brought the car to a dead stop. there were no obstacles or impediments in front of the car or near the car at the time. It was terrifying and cou
- • On two instances the car thinks that there is an object in front of it and automatically initiates breaking. Today it did that and a driver almost collided into me.
- • On four instances my car thinks that there is an object in front of it and automatically initiates emergency breaking. It happened today TWICE at 67mph on a highway and I almost got smashed by semi behind me!!!
“I was traveling at 75 mph along the freeway on a clear day around 2pm when all of a sudden the car's autonomous emergency braking system fully engaged and brought the car to a dead stop. there were no obstacles or impediments in front of the car or near the car at the time. It was terrifying and cou”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
11 complaints- • I was traveling at 75 mph along the freeway on a clear day around 2pm when all of a sudden the car's autonomous emergency braking system fully engaged and brought the car to a dead stop. there were no obstacles or impediments in front of the car or near the car at the time. It was terrifying and cou
- • On four instances my car thinks that there is an object in front of it and automatically initiates emergency breaking. It happened today TWICE at 67mph on a highway and I almost got smashed by semi behind me!!!
- • 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
“I was traveling at 75 mph along the freeway on a clear day around 2pm when all of a sudden the car's autonomous emergency braking system fully engaged and brought the car to a dead stop. there were no obstacles or impediments in front of the car or near the car at the time. It was terrifying and cou”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints- • Driving on I-75 south of Ocala as I drive by the State Weigh Stations the EQS sees a 45 MPH speed limit sign off to the right so the Adaptive Cruise Control starts drastically reducing my 75 MPH to 45 MPH in the passing lane. I have to floor it to maintain speed. This has also happened as I drive b
- • i am an owner of Mercedes 2022 EQS, living in Westchester, New York. There are a number of flaws in the auto drive software system that the company refuses to acknowledge. 1) the sensors on the passenger side of the car do not register a car immediately adjacent to you. Thus, while the auto steer
- • i am an owner of Mercedes 2022 EQS, living in Westchester, New York. There are a number of flaws in the auto drive software system that the company refuses to acknowledge. 1) the sensors on the passenger side of the car do not register a car immediately adjacent to you. Thus, while the auto steer
“Driving on I-75 south of Ocala as I drive by the State Weigh Stations the EQS sees a 45 MPH speed limit sign off to the right so the Adaptive Cruise Control starts drastically reducing my 75 MPH to 45 MPH in the passing lane. I have to floor it to maintain speed. This has also happened as I drive b”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
4 complaints- • On four instances my car thinks that there is an object in front of it and automatically initiates emergency breaking. It happened today TWICE at 67mph on a highway and I almost got smashed by semi behind me!!!
- • 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
- • 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 doe
“On four instances my car thinks that there is an object in front of it and automatically initiates emergency breaking. It happened today TWICE at 67mph on a highway and I almost got smashed by semi behind me!!!”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
2 complaints- • mercedes announced a recall for my vehicle the 2022 EQS but in several months has not provided a remedy
- • While driving the car at any speed between 35mph-70mph, one of the doors will occasionally unlatch. No more than one has unlatched at the same time. All four doors are set to lock automatically once the car is in motion. When a door unlatches, I get a visual alert on the dash, car dings loudly, and
“mercedes announced a recall for my vehicle the 2022 EQS but in several months has not provided a remedy”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 47 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: I was traveling at 75 mph along the freeway on a clear day around 2pm when all of a sudden the car's autonomous emergency braking system fully engaged and brought the car to a dead stop. there were no obstacles or impediments in front of the car or near the car at the time. It was terrifying and cou
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: I was traveling at 75 mph along the freeway on a clear day around 2pm when all of a sudden the car's autonomous emergency braking system fully engaged and brought the car to a dead stop. there were no obstacles or impediments in front of the car or near the car at the time. It was terrifying and cou
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: Driving on I-75 south of Ocala as I drive by the State Weigh Stations the EQS sees a 45 MPH speed limit sign off to the right so the Adaptive Cruise Control starts drastically reducing my 75 MPH to 45 MPH in the passing lane. I have to floor it to maintain speed. This has also happened as I drive b
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: On four instances my car thinks that there is an object in front of it and automatically initiates emergency breaking. It happened today TWICE at 67mph on a highway and I almost got smashed by semi behind me!!!
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 — Year Comparison
How does 2022 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 47
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 4
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 80
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