Total Complaints
6 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG EQS · model year
6 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2022MERCEDES-BENZAMG EQS carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2022 AMG EQS is air bags with 1 filings, followed by exterior lighting (1) and structure:body (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2022 AMG EQS. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
Total Complaints
6 filings
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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 dete
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
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 window, and crashing into a building. The brake pedal was applied, but it responded slowly before eventually stopping the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no injuries, fire, or air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The vehicle was towed to a lot, where it was subsequently damaged in a fire that started in an adjacent vehicle. The insurance company has deemed the vehicle a total loss. The contact was informed that they would obtain the Black Box/Event Data Recorder (EDR). The failure mileage was approximately 25,660.
Mileage: 25,660
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 window, and crashing into a building. The brake pedal was applied, but it responded slowly before eventually stopping the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no injuries, fire, or air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The vehicle was towed to a lot, where it was subsequently damaged in a fire that started in an adjacent vehicle. The insurance company has deemed the vehicle a total loss. The contact was informed that they would obtain the Black Box/Event Data Recorder (EDR). The failure mileage was approximately 25,660.
Mileage: 25,660
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************************ Mercedes-Benz connect: battery monitor â very low state of charge EQS 450+ Hi HANG, The state of charge of the starter battery in the vehicle EQS 450+ is very low. In order to retain the starting ability of your vehicle, we recommend that you connect a charging device or drive the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes. Please observe the notes on using the charger in the Owner's Manual in your vehicle. Kind regards, Mercedes-Benz connect
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 vehicle's ceiling while seated in the backseat. His nephew suffered an injury to his head which resulted in persistent headaches which lasted for approximately two to three weeks. His nephew had yet to seek medical attention for his injury. The dealer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and he was given a case number. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
Mileage: 3,000
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 safety in danger. Not inspected until until 6/7/2022 . Mercedes benz service maintenance changed driver side knee airbag and did not fixed the problem. Then was told by service advisor they do not know how to fix the car and will reach out to engeneering at germany.
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 safety in danger. Not inspected until until 6/7/2022 . Mercedes benz service maintenance changed driver side knee airbag and did not fixed the problem. Then was told by service advisor they do not know how to fix the car and will reach out to engeneering at germany.
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.