2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: i was traveling at 10 mph on a two lane road in clear conditions at 4 p.m. a single car was parked legally ahead on the right and there was a single safety cone present, off the road (on the shoulder) and further ahead on the left. the road was perfectly clear for driving. without any warning, vis. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
10
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
4 complaints- • I was traveling at 10 mph on a two lane road in clear conditions at 4 p.m. A single car was parked legally ahead on the right and there was a single safety cone present, off the road (on the shoulder) and further ahead on the left. The road was perfectly clear for driving. Without any warning, vis
- • Driving on residential street at 25 miles an hour with no traffic. Car applied emergency brakes which threw everyone forward. Fortunately no other cars behind me. Very dangerous. This has also happened on the main road at 45 miles an hour,
- • The incident occurred because the driver's Benz's detection sensor encountered a bug, leading to potential harm to the car occupants. I discovered this bug myself, yet Mercedes-Benz has not compensated me for the issue. I am currently pursuing resolution for this situation.
“I was traveling at 10 mph on a two lane road in clear conditions at 4 p.m. A single car was parked legally ahead on the right and there was a single safety cone present, off the road (on the shoulder) and further ahead on the left. The road was perfectly clear for driving. Without any warning, vis”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
2 complaints- • I own a 2022 Mercedes EQS 580 electric vehicle which has a high voltage battery for propulsion. On [XXX], in Seoul, Korea, a Mercedes EQE with a high voltage battery made by Farasis Energy spontaneously burst into flames while parked in a garage and not on a charger. The fire totaled the vehicle a
- • 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 do
“I own a 2022 Mercedes EQS 580 electric vehicle which has a high voltage battery for propulsion. On [XXX], in Seoul, Korea, a Mercedes EQE with a high voltage battery made by Farasis Energy spontaneously burst into flames while parked in a garage and not on a charger. The fire totaled the vehicle a”
— NHTSA complaint filing
WHEELS
1 complaints- • THE CAR WAS DELIVERED WITH BRIDGESTONE 265/40R21 XL TURANZA TIRE AND WITH LESS THAN 200 MI. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS A BUBBLE ON THE SIDE WALL . WE WERE INFORMED THAT THERE WERE OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM . I AM BRINGING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION B/4 THERE ARE MAJOR ACCIDENTS INVOLVED . THANK ING
“THE CAR WAS DELIVERED WITH BRIDGESTONE 265/40R21 XL TURANZA TIRE AND WITH LESS THAN 200 MI. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS A BUBBLE ON THE SIDE WALL . WE WERE INFORMED THAT THERE WERE OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM . I AM BRINGING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION B/4 THERE ARE MAJOR ACCIDENTS INVOLVED . THANK ING ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
1 complaints- • The incident occurred because the driver's Benz's detection sensor encountered a bug, leading to potential harm to the car occupants. I discovered this bug myself, yet Mercedes-Benz has not compensated me for the issue. I am currently pursuing resolution for this situation.
“The incident occurred because the driver's Benz's detection sensor encountered a bug, leading to potential harm to the car occupants. I discovered this bug myself, yet Mercedes-Benz has not compensated me for the issue. I am currently pursuing resolution for this situation.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
1 complaints- • 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 do
“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 do”
— 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 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: I was traveling at 10 mph on a two lane road in clear conditions at 4 p.m. A single car was parked legally ahead on the right and there was a single safety cone present, off the road (on the shoulder) and further ahead on the left. The road was perfectly clear for driving. Without any warning, vis
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: I own a 2022 Mercedes EQS 580 electric vehicle which has a high voltage battery for propulsion. On [XXX], in Seoul, Korea, a Mercedes EQE with a high voltage battery made by Farasis Energy spontaneously burst into flames while parked in a garage and not on a charger. The fire totaled the vehicle a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐WHEELS: THE CAR WAS DELIVERED WITH BRIDGESTONE 265/40R21 XL TURANZA TIRE AND WITH LESS THAN 200 MI. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS A BUBBLE ON THE SIDE WALL . WE WERE INFORMED THAT THERE WERE OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM . I AM BRINGING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION B/4 THERE ARE MAJOR ACCIDENTS INVOLVED . THANK ING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: The incident occurred because the driver's Benz's detection sensor encountered a bug, leading to potential harm to the car occupants. I discovered this bug myself, yet Mercedes-Benz has not compensated me for the issue. I am currently pursuing resolution for this situation.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 — Year Comparison
How does 2022 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 6
- Segment avg
- 80
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