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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS Problems: 17 Known Issues
2022 model year · 2,260+ owner reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's analysis of 2,260+ owner reports, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS has 17 documented known issues, with 5 rated critical. The most serious are Electric Drivetrain Software Fault Causing Sudden Loss of Propulsion (NHTSA 23V405000), Recurring 'Battery Malfunction / Do Not Tow' Warning and Front Motor Interlock Faults ($0-$0 repair), Battery Management System Software Overload Triggers High-Voltage Shutdown (NHTSA 24V372000) ($0-$0 repair), ESP Monitoring Software Falsely Flags Pump-Motor Fault, Disabling ABS, EBD and ASR While Speedometer Reads 0 mph (NHTSA 23V360000) ($0-$0 repair) and Driving Assistance Software Triggers Unnecessary Automatic Brake Applications Under Overhead Structures ('Phantom Braking'). The most commonly reported issue is Significant Range Degradation in Cold Weather with 1,200 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $150 to $4,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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According to Au7o's analysis of 2,260+ owner reports, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS has 17 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Electric Drivetrain Software Fault Causing Sudden Loss of Propulsion (NHTSA 23V405000), Recurring 'Battery Malfunction / Do Not Tow' Warning and Front Motor Interlock Faults, Battery Management System Software Overload Triggers High-Voltage Shutdown (NHTSA 24V372000). Of these, 5 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS has 17 known issues documented across 2,260+ owner reports. 5 issues are rated critical: Electric Drivetrain Software Fault Causing Sudden Loss of Propulsion (NHTSA 23V405000) and Recurring 'Battery Malfunction / Do Not Tow' Warning and Front Motor Interlock Faults and Battery Management System Software Overload Triggers High-Voltage Shutdown (NHTSA 24V372000) and ESP Monitoring Software Falsely Flags Pump-Motor Fault, Disabling ABS, EBD and ASR While Speedometer Reads 0 mph (NHTSA 23V360000) and Driving Assistance Software Triggers Unnecessary Automatic Brake Applications Under Overhead Structures ('Phantom Braking'). 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.
Repair costs for known Mercedes-Benz EQS issues range from $0 to $4,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
NHTSA recall 23V405 covers certain 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 580 and AMG EQS vehicles. A development-process deviation could make the electric-drivetrain fault-management software respond improperly to a detected fault at a specific electric-drive plug connector, deactivate the driv… Severity: high.
Many EQS and EQS SUV owners report frequent 'Battery Malfunction' and 'Malfunction - Towing is not permitted' (Do Not Tow) dashboard messages, in some cases once or twice a month during the first 20,000 miles. The message appears to be a catch-all for several underlying condition… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
On a large population of EQ vehicles, continuous diagnostic requests from other onboard control units can overload the battery management system's (BMS) memory capacity. This causes the BMS to open the high-voltage contactors, disconnecting the battery pack from the powertrain an… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
On 7,558 US-market 2022 EQS 450 and EQS 580 sedans (4,285 EQS 450, 2,522 EQS 580, plus S-Class variants; built April 20, 2021 to February 27, 2023), the Electronic Stability Program software could erroneously detect a fault in the ESP pump motor power supply at the start of a dri… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Automatic emergency braking false activation is the single largest NHTSA complaint category on the 2022 EQS (17 AEB complaints plus 14 service-brake complaints in the Lemberg Law tally of NHTSA data), with owners describing hard, unprompted braking at 40-75 mph on clear roads, so… Severity: high.
The EQS experiences parasitic 12V battery drain when parked for extended periods, preventing the car from waking up or responding to the key fob. Despite having a massive high-voltage battery, the 12V system powers critical wake-up circuits and can discharge in as little as 7-10… Repairs typically run $150-$500. Severity: medium.
The optional rear-axle steering system on the EQS can lose calibration, triggering a steering fault warning and defaulting to a reduced turning circle. The issue is typically caused by a software glitch in the rear steering control module rather than a mechanical failure. Severity: medium.
EQS owners report low-speed clunking over bumps, uneven ride height, and a ride quality that drifts from floaty to harsh as mileage builds, traced to the AIRMATIC air-suspension system (worn sway-bar links, bushings, air struts, or compressor/valve-block degradation). On EQS SUVs… Repairs typically run $600-$3,000. Severity: medium.
The EQS uses electrically presenting flush door handles that pop out as the driver approaches. Owners widely report handles that fail to extend, require multiple pulls, or do not present at all, occasionally locking the owner out of the car. The handles are not heated and can fre… Repairs typically run $300-$900. Severity: medium.
The 56-inch MBUX Hyperscreen and central display are a frequent complaint among EQS owners, who report lag, frozen screens, full blackouts and random reboots, especially on early 2022-2023 cars. A frozen Hyperscreen temporarily disables navigation, charge planning, climate contro… Repairs typically run $0-$4,000. Severity: medium.
Mercedes-Benz USA recalled 8,530 vehicles - 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580 and AMG EQS 53 plus 2021 S-Class - because a software error in the MBUX multimedia system could leave the central display inactive after the car is unlocked. With the display dark, the rearview camera image is not… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
On 2022 EQS sedans equipped with the heated leather steering wheel (recall also covers 2021-2022 C-, E-, S-Class, SL, CLS and AMG GT 4-Door), a software error in the hand detection control unit could stop the capacitive hands-off detection from recognizing that the driver's hands… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
Filed May 1, 2023, this recall covers 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 450+, EQS 580 and 2022 AMG EQS 53 (plus 2023 EQE 350 and S580e). The high-voltage battery monitoring system software could fail to alert the driver when the traction battery develops a malfunction, meaning the car keeps… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
A recurring pattern on 2022-2024 EQS sedans and SUVs is DC fast charging (Level 3 / CCS) that fails or stops after a few minutes with a 'Charging Error' on the dash and in the Mercedes me app while Level 1/2 AC charging still works. Dealers have traced these cases to the DC charg… Severity: medium.
EQS owners report range drops of 30-40% in temperatures below 32°F, significantly exceeding the typical 15-20% cold-weather penalty seen in other EVs. The large battery and HVAC system draw heavily on available energy, and the heat pump system underperforms in extreme cold. Severity: low.
A small but official campaign: Mercedes-Benz USA recalled six 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 450+, EQS 580 and 2022 AMG EQS 53 vehicles (with 2023 EQE 350 and S580e) after rework found the bolts securing the rear seat belt buckles to the body may not have been tightened properly. An unse… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: low.
Filed June 5, 2025, this recall covers 2022-2025 EQS sedans and EQS SUVs (plus EQE, EQE SUV and S-Class) whose Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System software can emit the wrong external pedestrian warning sound in reverse, so the vehicle fails FMVSS 141 minimum-sound requirements for… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.