NHTSA (USA)High Risk
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The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 has 12 recalls, the most serious being a software error that can cut drive power without warning and loose electrical connections that can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Several recalls affect vehicle dynamics and safety electronics. A software fault can disable ABS, traction control, and stability control all at once while also causing the speedometer to stop reading correctly. A separate sensor issue on certain vehicles can impair airbag deployment and driver assistance systems. The high-voltage battery monitoring system may also fail to alert the driver when the battery develops a fault.
Lighting and visibility carry their own cluster of concerns. A software error can knock out the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights. The rearview camera may fail to display an image when reversing. On heated leather steering wheel-equipped vehicles, the hands-off detection system can deactivate, disabling lane-keeping warnings and the automatic emergency stop feature.
Rear seat belt buckle bolts may not be properly secured, meaning the belts may not hold occupants in a crash. The infotainment system can allow the TV and internet display to activate while driving. A software fault can permanently disable the overhead panel used to manually contact emergency services. Tow ring assemblies on the front or rear bumper may have insufficient thread depth and can detach during towing.
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What can fail
The bolts securing the rear seat belt buckles to the vehicle body may not be properly tightened, potentially allowing the buckles to loosen.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear seat belt buckle bolts and tighten them as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error in the electric drivetrain may cause loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the electric drivetrain software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The electronic stability program software may malfunction, disabling vehicle dynamics control systems including anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, brake force distribution, and the vehicle speed display.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the electronic stability program control unit software at no charge to restore all vehicle control systems.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The battery monitoring system software may fail to alert you of a battery malfunction, preventing proper safety warnings.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the battery management system software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The multi-purpose camera and rearview mirror may not be securely attached to the windshield and could detach, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying and disable several driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control, brake assist, lane keeping assist, and traffic sign recognition.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the windshield and reinstall the camera and mirror as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error in the MBUX multimedia system prevents the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software at no charge to restore rearview camera display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The front or rear bumper tow ring assembly may have threads that are too shallow, allowing the tow ring to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the tow ring assembly and replace the threads as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The hand detection system in the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may fail to sense when your hands leave the steering wheel due to a software error.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the hand detection control unit software at no cost to restore proper hand-off detection.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error may permanently disable the overhead control panel, preventing its normal operation.
What the fix does
Dealers update the overhead control panel software at no cost to restore full functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rear signal software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The ground connection on the front-left longitudinal member and the electrical connection for the electric auxiliary heater in the engine compartment may not be properly secured.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect both connections and repair them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The MBUX infotainment system can activate the television and internet display while the vehicle is driving, which may distract the driver.
What the fix does
MBUSA updated their server to fix the issue remotely for most vehicles. Dealers will install a software update on vehicles that couldn't be updated remotely.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.