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#BS-2022-MEREQS-A7E2

2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450

Based on reports from 47 owners and 12 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

173

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 47 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 12 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency BrakingHIGH

14 owners reported forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking issues — failures commonly reported around 23K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (14 reports).

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Where the complaints fall

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking14 (30%)

Brakes11 (23%)

Electrical4 (9%)

Collision Avoidance4 (9%)

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control3 (6%)

Structure:body2 (4%)

Speed Control2 (4%)

Other2 (4%)

2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 23,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 23K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (12 recalls)

21V00J000Feb 2022

COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION

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).

21V931000Jan 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

22V112000Apr 2022

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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.

22V167000May 2022

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

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.

22V189000May 2022

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 detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 47 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 12 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450 is related to the forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450 reliable?

The 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450 has 47 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2022 Mercedes Benz Eqs 450 has 12 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Mercedes Benz Eqs 450 problems start?

Based on 7 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 23,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

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