U.S. public vehicle records

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

26 owner complaints analyzed

12 distinct recall campaigns

17,250 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2022 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 4 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 26 complaints (53.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	18	69.2%
Steering behavior	4	15.4%
Transmission and shifting	1	3.8%
Engine operation	1	3.8%
Electrical and battery issues	1	3.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Service Brakes

Electrical System

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control

Forward Collision Avoidance

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

Structure:Body

Unknown Or Other

Component breakdown data
Category	Count
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking	14
Service Brakes	10
Electrical System	4
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control	3
Forward Collision Avoidance	2
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings	2
Structure:Body	2
Unknown Or Other	2

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 14; Service Brakes: 10; Electrical System: 4; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 22 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2022

2023

2024

2025

2022: 7; 2023: 12; 2024: 5; 2025: 2

Pattern summary

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11450809 · 2022-02-07 (February 7, 2022)

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 could have resulted in me seriously injured or killed if there had been any vehicles traveling behind me. This had happened twice previously with the car but in less dangerous conditions and at lower speeds, but this time it was much worse. It has cause…

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Owner report 11464202 · 2022-05-11 (May 11, 2022)

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.

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Owner report 11477000 · 2022-08-01 (August 1, 2022)

mercedes announced a recall for my vehicle the 2022 EQS but in several months has not provided a remedy

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Owner report 11477627 · 2022-08-04 (August 4, 2022)

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!!!

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Owner report 11488475 · 2022-10-08 (October 8, 2022)

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 by a left entry ramp with a reduced speed limit

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Owner report 11494007 · 2022-11-17 (November 17, 2022)

I was driving at around 45 MPH, without any cars around me, and suddenly the car abruptly stopped. There were no obstacles or any reason for the automatic emergency brakes to engage, and thankfully there were no other cars around, or else there would have been a collision. This was a very frightening experience, and I am thankful this didn't happen on the highway or at a higher speed, as that would have resulted in a significant accident. I have only had this car 3 weeks!!

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Owner report 11497454 · 2022-12-14 (December 14, 2022)

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 of collision due to this problem. 3) I brought this vehicle to the dealership and they claimed that they worked on it and asked to come back if this issue happens again. 4) This vehicle has been taken to the dealership but I'm not sure if it was insp…

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Owner report 11502966 · 2023-01-21 (January 21, 2023)

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 does this with no apparent warnings or trouble lights on the dash. This puts me at risk to injury to my body being thrown around, neck and head threw forward. It also stops in the middle of the road potentially causing me to be rear ended. This happene…

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Recall history

12 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

21V00J000 · Communication: Auto Crash Notification | Electrical System:Software

Reported: 2021-12-27 (December 27, 2021)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS450, S500, and S580 vehicles. The communication module software may restrict or disable the emergency call system (eCall).

Consequence: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: The communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022010006.

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21V931000 · Electrical System:Software

Reported: 2021-11-29 (November 29, 2021)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580, 2022 EQS450, EQS580, and S500 vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account. The MBUX infotainment system might allow activation of the television and internet display while driving, causing a distraction for the driver.

Consequence: Driver distraction can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: MBUSA has updated their computer server to correct the issue for most vehicles, free of charge. For vehicles that were not able to be updated remotely, dealers will provide the software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 25, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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22V112000 · Structure:Frame And Members | Electrical System

Reported: 2022-02-25 (February 25, 2022)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4Matic, and AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ vehicles. The ground connection on the front-left longitudinal member and an electrical connection for the electric auxiliary heater in the engine compartment may be improperly secured.

Consequence: Improperly secured electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, an improperly secured ground connection may cause the left headlight to not function, affecting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ground connection and the auxiliary heater electrical connection, and repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022030019.

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22V167000 · Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights | Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights

Reported: 2022-03-18 (March 18, 2022)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and 2021 S500 and S580 vehicles. A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.

Consequence: Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the rear signal software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040013.

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22V189000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Reported: 2022-03-25 (March 25, 2022)

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.

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.

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22V190000 · Communication: Auto Crash Notification | Electrical System:Software

Reported: 2022-03-25 (March 25, 2022)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450 and EQS 580 vehicles. A software error may cause the overhead control panel to become permanently deactivated.

Consequence: A deactivated overhead control panel will not allow an occupant to manually contact emergency personnel, delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the overhead control panel software, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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22V467000 · Structure:Body:Bumpers | Structure:Frame And Members

Reported: 2022-07-01 (July 1, 2022)

Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, EQS 580 and AMG EQS53 vehicles. The front or rear bumper tow ring assembly may have insufficient thread depth, which can result in the tow ring detaching from the vehicle.

Consequence: A tow ring that detaches during vehicle transport or loading can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tow ring assembly thread, as necessary, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070019/20.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

22V493000 · Back Over Prevention:Display Function

Reported: 2022-07-11 (July 11, 2022)

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."

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

23V309000 · Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery Thermal:Management:Software

Reported: 2023-05-02 (May 2, 2023)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350, S580e, 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2022 AMG EQS 53, and EQS 450+ vehicles. The high-voltage battery monitoring system software may not alert the driver of a battery malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."

Consequence: A high-voltage battery monitoring system that does not alert the driver of a battery malfunction may increase the risk of an injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070013.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

23V360000 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module:Software

Reported: 2023-05-19 (May 19, 2023)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2023 Maybach S 580, Maybach S 680, and S 580e vehicles. The electronic stability program (ESP) software may malfunction, which can result in disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including the anti-lock brake system, acceleration slip regulation, electronic stability program, and electronic brake force distribution (ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD), as well as a vehicle speed display failure.

Consequence: Disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD, and a vehicle speed display failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023060004.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

23V405000 · Electrical System:Propulsion System

Reported: 2023-06-05 (June 5, 2023)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

23V464000 · Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly

Reported: 2023-06-30 (June 30, 2023)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS450 and 2022 EQS580 vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear seat belt buckles to the body of the vehicle may not be secured properly.

Consequence: Unsecured seat belts may not properly restrain occupants in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the rear seat belt buckle bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070009.

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Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

26 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

15.4%Usable mileage4 / 26 records

100.0%Valid incident date26 / 26 records

100.0%Valid filing date26 / 26 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates26 / 26 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2022
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking	1453.8% ODI 11450809 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 could have resulted in me seriously injured or killed if there had been any vehicles traveling behind me. This had happened twice previously with the car but in less dangerous conditions and at lower speeds, but this time it was much worse. It has cause… Look up ODI 11450809 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	1038.5% ODI 11450809 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 could have resulted in me seriously injured or killed if there had been any vehicles traveling behind me. This had happened twice previously with the car but in less dangerous conditions and at lower speeds, but this time it was much worse. It has cause… Look up ODI 11450809 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	415.4% ODI 11477627 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!!! Look up ODI 11477627 at NHTSA ↗
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control	311.5% ODI 11488475 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 by a left entry ramp with a reduced speed limit Look up ODI 11488475 at NHTSA ↗
Forward Collision Avoidance	27.7% ODI 11558923 · 23,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, and with no traffic around him, the vehicle inadvertently braked to a stop. The contact stated there was no other vehicle or pedestrian in front of his vehicle. The contact stated no warnings were illuminated. The contact stated he was able to continue with normal driving functions. The contact stated that the inadvertent braking failure occurred again when he was at a traffic light. The contact stated that as the light changed to green, he dep… Look up ODI 11558923 at NHTSA ↗
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings	27.7% ODI 11494007 I was driving at around 45 MPH, without any cars around me, and suddenly the car abruptly stopped. There were no obstacles or any reason for the automatic emergency brakes to engage, and thankfully there were no other cars around, or else there would have been a collision. This was a very frightening experience, and I am thankful this didn't happen on the highway or at a higher speed, as that would have resulted in a significant accident. I have only had this car 3 weeks!! Look up ODI 11494007 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body	27.7% ODI 11477000 mercedes announced a recall for my vehicle the 2022 EQS but in several months has not provided a remedy Look up ODI 11477000 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	27.7% ODI 11516288 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 steering feature still keeps the car within the lane, if the car to the right lane of my vehicle is adjacent to me, there is no way for the auto steering to compensate by moving toward the left of my lane to avoid physical contact with the other car if th… Look up ODI 11516288 at NHTSA ↗

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking	Too few reports for a range	9,250 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11520291 · 7,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450. The contact stated while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the failure recurred while there was no vehicle or objects nearby the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the failure recurred, and the contact was propelled towards the steering wheel. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown software update was completed; however, the contact requeste… Look up ODI 11520291 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11568737 · 11,500 mi The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance feature engaged several times, causing the vehicle to brake unintendedly. The contact stated that there were no vehicles or objects in front of the vehicle when the failure occurred. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a software update needed to be performed to fix the issue. The repair was pending. The contact s… Look up ODI 11568737 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	Too few reports for a range	23,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11558923 · 23,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, and with no traffic around him, the vehicle inadvertently braked to a stop. The contact stated there was no other vehicle or pedestrian in front of his vehicle. The contact stated no warnings were illuminated. The contact stated he was able to continue with normal driving functions. The contact stated that the inadvertent braking failure occurred again when he was at a traffic light. The contact stated that as the light changed to green, he dep… Look up ODI 11558923 at NHTSA ↗
Forward Collision Avoidance	Too few reports for a range	61,500 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11558923 · 23,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, and with no traffic around him, the vehicle inadvertently braked to a stop. The contact stated there was no other vehicle or pedestrian in front of his vehicle. The contact stated no warnings were illuminated. The contact stated he was able to continue with normal driving functions. The contact stated that the inadvertent braking failure occurred again when he was at a traffic light. The contact stated that as the light changed to green, he dep… Look up ODI 11558923 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11652625 · 100,000 mi The contact owned a 2022 Mercedes Benz EQS 450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and approaching a parked vehicle on the side of the road, the contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the brake failure, the front passenger’s side bumper crashed into the rear driver’s side bumper of the parked vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to maintain the same speed while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that after passin… Look up ODI 11652625 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	1	None	ODI 11645465 Was getting on the freeway and speed up to highway speed 70 mph in Oklahoma City and Drive train malfunction appeared, got off next exit and park in parking lot Look up ODI 11645465 at NHTSA ↗
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	1	None	ODI 11652625 · 100,000 mi The contact owned a 2022 Mercedes Benz EQS 450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and approaching a parked vehicle on the side of the road, the contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the brake failure, the front passenger’s side bumper crashed into the rear driver’s side bumper of the parked vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to maintain the same speed while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that after passin… Look up ODI 11652625 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 24 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	10	22	24

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	26	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking	Service Brakes	Electrical System	Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control	Forward Collision Avoidance	Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings	Structure:Body	Unknown Or Other
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking	—	6 ODI 11450809 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 could have resulted in me seriously injured or killed if there had been any vehicles traveling behind me. This had happened twice previously with the car but in less dangerous conditions and at lower speeds, but this time it was much worse. It has cause… Look up ODI 11450809 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11477627 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!!! Look up ODI 11477627 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11521912 The 2022 Mercedes EQS 450 has been an ongoing dangerous driving experience for me. I have been jolted and frightened over and over as the car's autonomous emergency system fully engages when driving as well as when it does not engage when I’m stopped at a light. I have expressed my safety concerns on numerous occasions to the management at the dealership. As I am writing this I see on your website, there is an unrepaired recall on this car with a remedy not yet available. In April, 2023, the car stalled and the messages below appeared on the… Look up ODI 11521912 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11477627 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!!! Look up ODI 11477627 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11502966 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 does this with no apparent warnings or trouble lights on the dash. This puts me at risk to injury to my body being thrown around, neck and head threw forward. It also stops in the middle of the road potentially causing me to be rear ended. This happene… Look up ODI 11502966 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11521912 The 2022 Mercedes EQS 450 has been an ongoing dangerous driving experience for me. I have been jolted and frightened over and over as the car's autonomous emergency system fully engages when driving as well as when it does not engage when I’m stopped at a light. I have expressed my safety concerns on numerous occasions to the management at the dealership. As I am writing this I see on your website, there is an unrepaired recall on this car with a remedy not yet available. In April, 2023, the car stalled and the messages below appeared on the… Look up ODI 11521912 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 11494007 I was driving at around 45 MPH, without any cars around me, and suddenly the car abruptly stopped. There were no obstacles or any reason for the automatic emergency brakes to engage, and thankfully there were no other cars around, or else there would have been a collision. This was a very frightening experience, and I am thankful this didn't happen on the highway or at a higher speed, as that would have resulted in a significant accident. I have only had this car 3 weeks!! Look up ODI 11494007 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Service Brakes	6 ODI 11450809 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 could have resulted in me seriously injured or killed if there had been any vehicles traveling behind me. This had happened twice previously with the car but in less dangerous conditions and at lower speeds, but this time it was much worse. It has cause… Look up ODI 11450809 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11477627 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!!! Look up ODI 11477627 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11521912 The 2022 Mercedes EQS 450 has been an ongoing dangerous driving experience for me. I have been jolted and frightened over and over as the car's autonomous emergency system fully engages when driving as well as when it does not engage when I’m stopped at a light. I have expressed my safety concerns on numerous occasions to the management at the dealership. As I am writing this I see on your website, there is an unrepaired recall on this car with a remedy not yet available. In April, 2023, the car stalled and the messages below appeared on the… Look up ODI 11521912 at NHTSA ↗	—	3 ODI 11477627 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!!! Look up ODI 11477627 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11497454 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 of collision due to this problem. 3) I brought this vehicle to the dealership and they claimed that they worked on it and asked to come back if this issue happens again. 4) This vehicle has been taken to the dealership but I'm not sure if it was insp… Look up ODI 11497454 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11521912 The 2022 Mercedes EQS 450 has been an ongoing dangerous driving experience for me. I have been jolted and frightened over and over as the car's autonomous emergency system fully engages when driving as well as when it does not engage when I’m stopped at a light. I have expressed my safety concerns on numerous occasions to the management at the dealership. As I am writing this I see on your website, there is an unrepaired recall on this car with a remedy not yet available. In April, 2023, the car stalled and the messages below appeared on the… Look up ODI 11521912 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11558923 · 23,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, and with no traffic around him, the vehicle inadvertently braked to a stop. The contact stated there was no other vehicle or pedestrian in front of his vehicle. The contact stated no warnings were illuminated. The contact stated he was able to continue with normal driving functions. The contact stated that the inadvertent braking failure occurred again when he was at a traffic light. The contact stated that as the light changed to green, he dep… Look up ODI 11558923 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11497454 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 of collision due to this problem. 3) I brought this vehicle to the dealership and they claimed that they worked on it and asked to come back if this issue happens again. 4) This vehicle has been taken to the dealership but I'm not sure if it was insp… Look up ODI 11497454 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Electrical System	3 ODI 11477627 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!!! Look up ODI 11477627 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11502966 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 does this with no apparent warnings or trouble lights on the dash. This puts me at risk to injury to my body being thrown around, neck and head threw forward. It also stops in the middle of the road potentially causing me to be rear ended. This happene… Look up ODI 11502966 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11521912 The 2022 Mercedes EQS 450 has been an ongoing dangerous driving experience for me. I have been jolted and frightened over and over as the car's autonomous emergency system fully engages when driving as well as when it does not engage when I’m stopped at a light. I have expressed my safety concerns on numerous occasions to the management at the dealership. As I am writing this I see on your website, there is an unrepaired recall on this car with a remedy not yet available. In April, 2023, the car stalled and the messages below appeared on the… Look up ODI 11521912 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11477627 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!!! Look up ODI 11477627 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11497454 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 of collision due to this problem. 3) I brought this vehicle to the dealership and they claimed that they worked on it and asked to come back if this issue happens again. 4) This vehicle has been taken to the dealership but I'm not sure if it was insp… Look up ODI 11497454 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11521912 The 2022 Mercedes EQS 450 has been an ongoing dangerous driving experience for me. I have been jolted and frightened over and over as the car's autonomous emergency system fully engages when driving as well as when it does not engage when I’m stopped at a light. I have expressed my safety concerns on numerous occasions to the management at the dealership. As I am writing this I see on your website, there is an unrepaired recall on this car with a remedy not yet available. In April, 2023, the car stalled and the messages below appeared on the… Look up ODI 11521912 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	1 ODI 11497454 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 of collision due to this problem. 3) I brought this vehicle to the dealership and they claimed that they worked on it and asked to come back if this issue happens again. 4) This vehicle has been taken to the dealership but I'm not sure if it was insp… Look up ODI 11497454 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control	0	0	0	—	0	0	0	2 ODI 11516288 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 steering feature still keeps the car within the lane, if the car to the right lane of my vehicle is adjacent to me, there is no way for the auto steering to compensate by moving toward the left of my lane to avoid physical contact with the other car if th… Look up ODI 11516288 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11541570 Car is equipped with Distronic cruise and has maximum 4 car lengths stopping distance. It was set on 4 car length. While driving north on 55 fwy and exiting to 405 fwy in California. Exit (single lane) was dead stop due to traffic and while I was on cruising at 70 mph. Car would not stop and I had to take over to stop- hard braking just in time. The SUV behind me had to swear to emergency lane ( right side) to avoid a rear end collision. All my family (4) were screaming that it could’ve been a serious accident. This has happened more than once.… Look up ODI 11541570 at NHTSA ↗
Forward Collision Avoidance	0	1 ODI 11558923 · 23,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, and with no traffic around him, the vehicle inadvertently braked to a stop. The contact stated there was no other vehicle or pedestrian in front of his vehicle. The contact stated no warnings were illuminated. The contact stated he was able to continue with normal driving functions. The contact stated that the inadvertent braking failure occurred again when he was at a traffic light. The contact stated that as the light changed to green, he dep… Look up ODI 11558923 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0	0
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings	1 ODI 11494007 I was driving at around 45 MPH, without any cars around me, and suddenly the car abruptly stopped. There were no obstacles or any reason for the automatic emergency brakes to engage, and thankfully there were no other cars around, or else there would have been a collision. This was a very frightening experience, and I am thankful this didn't happen on the highway or at a higher speed, as that would have resulted in a significant accident. I have only had this car 3 weeks!! Look up ODI 11494007 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11497454 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 of collision due to this problem. 3) I brought this vehicle to the dealership and they claimed that they worked on it and asked to come back if this issue happens again. 4) This vehicle has been taken to the dealership but I'm not sure if it was insp… Look up ODI 11497454 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11497454 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 of collision due to this problem. 3) I brought this vehicle to the dealership and they claimed that they worked on it and asked to come back if this issue happens again. 4) This vehicle has been taken to the dealership but I'm not sure if it was insp… Look up ODI 11497454 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0
Structure:Body	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Unknown Or Other	0	0	0	2 ODI 11516288 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 steering feature still keeps the car within the lane, if the car to the right lane of my vehicle is adjacent to me, there is no way for the auto steering to compensate by moving toward the left of my lane to avoid physical contact with the other car if th… Look up ODI 11516288 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11541570 Car is equipped with Distronic cruise and has maximum 4 car lengths stopping distance. It was set on 4 car length. While driving north on 55 fwy and exiting to 405 fwy in California. Exit (single lane) was dead stop due to traffic and while I was on cruising at 70 mph. Car would not stop and I had to take over to stop- hard braking just in time. The SUV behind me had to swear to emergency lane ( right side) to avoid a rear end collision. All my family (4) were screaming that it could’ve been a serious accident. This has happened more than once.… Look up ODI 11541570 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

4 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

6 mentions · 23.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 17,250 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 11497454

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ODI 11520291 · 7,000 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450. The contact stated while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the failure recurred while there was no vehicle or objects nearby the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the failure recurred, and the contact was propelled towards the steering wheel. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown software update was completed; however, the contact requeste…

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ODI 11558923 · 23,000 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, and with no traffic around him, the vehicle inadvertently braked to a stop. The contact stated there was no other vehicle or pedestrian in front of his vehicle. The contact stated no warnings were illuminated. The contact stated he was able to continue with normal driving functions. The contact stated that the inadvertent braking failure occurred again when he was at a traffic light. The contact stated that as the light changed to green, he dep…

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

4 mentions · 15.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 23,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 11520291 · 7,000 mi

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ODI 11558923 · 23,000 mi

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ODI 11578779

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450V. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated before the failure. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact that the braking system was operating as designed, per the regenerative braking setting activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that th…

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Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 3.8% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11541570

Car is equipped with Distronic cruise and has maximum 4 car lengths stopping distance. It was set on 4 car length. While driving north on 55 fwy and exiting to 405 fwy in California. Exit (single lane) was dead stop due to traffic and while I was on cruising at 70 mph. Car would not stop and I had to take over to stop- hard braking just in time. The SUV behind me had to swear to emergency lane ( right side) to avoid a rear end collision. All my family (4) were screaming that it could’ve been a serious accident. This has happened more than once.…

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Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 3.8% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11521912

The 2022 Mercedes EQS 450 has been an ongoing dangerous driving experience for me. I have been jolted and frightened over and over as the car's autonomous emergency system fully engages when driving as well as when it does not engage when I’m stopped at a light. I have expressed my safety concerns on numerous occasions to the management at the dealership. As I am writing this I see on your website, there is an unrepaired recall on this car with a remedy not yet available. In April, 2023, the car stalled and the messages below appeared on the…

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b