The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan has 4 recalls, the most serious being a software fault that can shut down the electric drive system without warning while driving, cutting power to the wheels and raising the risk of a crash.
A second software issue affects the electronic stability control system, which can cause the anti-lock brakes, traction control, and electronic brake force distribution to stop functioning simultaneously. At the same time, the speedometer can drop to zero while the vehicle is still moving, leaving the driver without accurate speed information. Warning lights will appear on the instrument cluster, but the underlying systems will not be operating correctly. On the structural side, the threaded recovery eye that screws into the front or rear bumper to allow towing may not seat properly, and can pull free under load during vehicle transport or recovery, creating a hazard for anyone nearby. There is also a concern with the high-voltage battery: the battery management system may fail to alert the driver when the battery monitoring function is not working correctly, leaving a potential battery problem undetected.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may cause the electric drive system to shut down unexpectedly while driving, resulting in loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will mail you instructions to visit a dealership for an electric drivetrain software update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
A software issue in the electronic stability control system can disable the antilock brakes, traction control, and brake force distribution. The speedometer may also show 0 km/h while driving, and warning lights will appear on the dashboard.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will mail owners with instructions. The repair is being developed and will be provided in a future notice.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The battery management system may fail to alert you if its own monitoring system develops a problem with the high-voltage battery.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will mail you instructions to visit a dealership for a battery management system software update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The recovery eye (tow hook) may not screw into the front or rear bumper securely, causing it to loosen during vehicle loading or transport.
What the fix does
Dealership inspection and repair of the front and rear bumper recovery points.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
