2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS Problems: 12 Known Issues
2022 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS has 12 documented known issues, with 3 rated critical. The most serious are Electric-drive software can shut the drivetrain off, causing loss of propulsion — recall 23V405, Rear seat belt buckle bolts may not be tightened to specification — recall 23V464 and Stability-control software can falsely flag a fault, limiting ABS, ESP and brake-force distribution — recall 23V360. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
2022 · EQS 450+ · Electric motor (rear-wheel drive)
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What are the most common Mercedes-Benz EQS problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS has 12 documented issues. Documented issues include: Electric-drive software can shut the drivetrain off, causing loss of propulsion — recall 23V405, Rear seat belt buckle bolts may not be tightened to specification — recall 23V464, Stability-control software can falsely flag a fault, limiting ABS, ESP and brake-force distribution — recall 23V360. Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS reliable?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS has 12 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Electric-drive software can shut the drivetrain off, causing loss of propulsion — recall 23V405 and Rear seat belt buckle bolts may not be tightened to specification — recall 23V464 and Stability-control software can falsely flag a fault, limiting ABS, ESP and brake-force distribution — recall 23V360. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS Electric-drive software can shut the drivetrain off, causing loss of propulsion — recall 23V405?
Because of a development-process deviation, the electric drivetrain software may respond improperly to a detected fault at a specific plug connector within the electric drive. The fault-management logic may then deactivate the drivetrain, and a loss of propulsion cannot be ruled… Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS Rear seat belt buckle bolts may not be tightened to specification — recall 23V464?
On a handful of reworked cars, the bolts that secure the rear seat belt buckles to the body might not meet torque specifications. They might loosen from vibration while driving or in a crash, impairing the restraining effect of the rear seat belts and increasing the risk of injur… Severity: high.
What is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS Stability-control software can falsely flag a fault, limiting ABS, ESP and brake-force distribution — recall 23V360?
Under certain conditions the ESP monitoring software could wrongly detect a fault at the start of a drive. The car would then limit its dynamics control systems (ABS, ASR, ESP and EBD) and the speedometer would read 0 mph regardless of actual speed, which might increase the risk… Severity: high.
What is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS Steering-wheel hands-off detection may not work with DISTRONIC — recall 22V189?
On cars with a heated leather steering wheel, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the wheel while Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is in use. The driver may then not get the warning to grip the wheel, and in a medical emergency the car w… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS Central displays go black or restart while driving (owner reports)?
Owners report the MBUX screens going completely black during a drive, with loss of radio, navigation, phone and some driver-assistance functions, or the home screen restarting. In the reports, the system came back after the car was parked and shut down for a while, or after a dea… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 12-volt battery runs low and the car won't start (owner reports)?
Owners report the 12-volt battery running down so the car will not start or keeps shutting off, including after sitting at a film and tint shop. A Mercedes workshop tip for several current models, including the EQS, covers a 12V message at start-up when fault code U116000 (a bus… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS Central display may stay black after unlocking, so no rearview camera image — recall 22V493?
Because of MBUX multimedia software, the central display might not activate when the car is unlocked. The rearview camera image would then not appear when reverse is engaged and the display would stay black, which does not meet FMVSS 111 and might increase the risk of a crash. Me… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS High-voltage battery monitoring may fail to warn the driver of a battery malfunction — recall 23V309?
The monitoring function of the high-voltage battery might be impaired over time. In certain circumstances the warning that alerts the driver to a battery malfunction might not activate in the event of a fault, which would not comply with FMVSS 305 and could increase the risk of i… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS Driving-assistance software may brake for large roadside structures — service campaign 2023040017?
Mercedes found that the driving assistance system control unit software does not meet current specifications. Near uniquely shaped structures that run alongside the road at about 26-33 feet high, such as large overhanging bridge abutments, the car may apply the brakes on its own. Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS Flush door handle may not retract on locking, or may need extra force to open — Mercedes tech info LI72.10-P-075291 / LI72.10-P-076701?
Mercedes technical information filed with NHTSA describes two flush door handle faults. On some cars the handle does not retract when the car is locked until locking is repeated, because the handle bracket electronics detect a motor fault. On others the handle must be pulled with… Severity: low.
What is the 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS Pedestrian warning sound may play the wrong tone in reverse — recall 25V366?
The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System may have software that plays a noise tone instead of the intended beep tone when reversing. The volume meets requirements, but the sound is not consistent within the model year as FMVSS 141 requires, and emitting a sound other than the intende… Severity: low.
What is the 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS Range drops noticeably in cold weather (owner reports)?
Owners report lower displayed driving range in cold weather. The cited search-result excerpts discuss predicted miles, which are not a measurement of battery capacity or proof of degradation. Applies to pre-facelift EQS V297 sedans, including an EQS 450+ owner report. Search resu… Severity: low.
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