Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 12 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 (2022–2022). The 2022 EQS 450 has the most serious complaints, most often about driver assistance & safety tech.

Complaints
26
Recalls
12
Model years
1
Worst year
2022

Complaints by model year

262022
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 — 26 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech

Every Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2022 EQS 4502620112Driver Assistance & Safety Tech

Most common Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 problem areas (all years)

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    20 complaints
  • Brakes
    11 complaints
  • Electrical System
    4 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Airbags
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

20232024
Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 recalls

  • Recall 23V464000Jun 30, 20236 vehiclesModel years 2022

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

  • Recall 23V405000Jun 5, 20238,281 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V360000May 19, 20237,558 vehiclesModel years 2022

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

  • Recall 23V309000May 2, 20233,828 vehiclesModel years 2022

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

  • Recall 22V493000Jul 11, 20228,530 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V467000Jul 1, 20222,526 vehiclesModel years 2022

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

  • Recall 22V190000Mar 25, 20228 vehiclesModel years 2022

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

  • Recall 22V189000Mar 25, 20228,396 vehiclesModel years 2022

    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.

  • Recall 22V167000Mar 18, 20229,156 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 22V112000Feb 25, 202224 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 21V00J000Dec 27, 20211,239 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 21V931000Nov 29, 2021227 vehiclesModel years 2022

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

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology