repaired · 2025 Q2
Rear/other: buckle assembly
Risk. Unsecured seat belts may not properly restrain occupants in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 12 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 December 10, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Forward collision avoidance
1Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
1Seat belts
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 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 · 2025 Q3
Electrical system: propulsion system
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Control module: software
Risk. Disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD, and a vehicle speed display failure can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
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.
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repaired · 2025 Q2
Driver monitoring: camera/sensor
Risk. Impaired deployment of an air bag can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Body: bumpers
Risk. A tow ring that detaches during vehicle transport or loading can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. A deactivated overhead control panel will not allow an occupant to manually contact emergency personnel, delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk…
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…
repaired · 2024 Q1
Exterior lighting: back up lights
Risk. Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. Improperly secured electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. Driver distraction can increase the risk of a 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.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other EQS 580 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 EQS 580 median. How we score
'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What EQS 580 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle was driving and suddenly lost power, and started driving very slowly, almost causing an accident on the road. I checked for recalls and other vehicles like mine with the same years that have a recall about this issue, where a high-voltage battery shuts down, also, the back seat buckle…
I own a 2022 Mercedes EQS 580 electric vehicle which has a high voltage battery for propulsion. On [XXX], in Seoul, Korea, a Mercedes EQE with a high voltage battery made by Farasis Energy spontaneously burst into flames while parked in a garage and not on a charger. The fire totaled the vehicle…
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