The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Eqs has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 16,677 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
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.
STEERING22V1890002022-03-258,396 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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
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.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1crashes1fires
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
1crashes1fires
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owned a 2022 mercedes-benz eqs-class sedan. The contact stated that while driving over a bump, the vehicle briefly accelerated unexpectedly. Later, while parked and reaching into the rear seat, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, crossing a concrete barrier, crashing through a glass…”
“The contact owned a 2022 mercedes-benz eqs-class sedan. The contact stated that while driving over a bump, the vehicle briefly accelerated unexpectedly. Later, while parked and reaching into the rear seat, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, crossing a concrete barrier, crashing through a glass…”
“I am receiving error messages like the following in its entirety. I am getting the email several time a day. I am worried its will be a safety issue during driving. The car was in dealer shop for 4 days and I picked the car with this error message. **************enclosure************************…”
“Left side driver and right side passenger airbag light indicated on need for service appear on 5/25/2022 at merccedez benz dealership. Test drove this car on 5/25/2022 from the dealership knowingly aware on thier part with the light indicator on and did not disclose to customer placing customer…”
“Left side driver and right side passenger airbag light indicated on need for service appear on 5/25/2022 at merccedez benz dealership. Test drove this car on 5/25/2022 from the dealership knowingly aware on thier part with the light indicator on and did not disclose to customer placing customer…”
“The contact owns a 2022 mercedes-bens amg eqs. The contact stated that due to the vehicle's design, the backseats are suitable to transport occupants of a certain height. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, he hit a bump on the road which caused his nephew to hit his head on the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Eqs as of
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