repaired · 2025 Q3
Electrical system: propulsion system
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-189 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Air bags
1Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS recalls and how many were fixed
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.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first…
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.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other AMG EQS year
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 median. How we score
'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What AMG EQS owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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