Warnings: external/pedestrian alert
Risk. A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-366 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily.
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
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 vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
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 EQS 580 4MATIC median. How we score
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Repeated unintended automatic emergency braking XXX – Small animal: While driving, the vehicle initiated an emergency braking event because it detected a rat. The braking was sufficiently aggressive that it nearly caused an accident, there were vehicles following closely behind at the time. XXX –…
I am formally reporting a serious and potentially life-threatening safety issue with this vehicle and requesting an immediate investigation and recall consideration. On 09/21/2026 at approximately 5:05 PM, I was driving along with my wife on westbound Tennyson Road in Hayward during heavy traffic,…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.