Management: software
Risk. A high-voltage battery monitoring system that does not alert the driver of a battery malfunction may increase the risk of an injury.
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-493 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 6, 2025. Updated daily.
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. A high-voltage battery monitoring system that does not alert the driver of a battery malfunction may increase the risk of an injury.
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A tow ring that detaches during vehicle transport or loading can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk. Improperly secured electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AMG EQS 53 median. How we score
Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On [XXX] my 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS unexpectedly surged forward while I was stationary in a drive-through lane, immediately after pressing the "P" (Park) button. There was no audible or visual collision warning, and no automatic braking intervention occurred. My wife was in the front passenger seat…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.