Model year record

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V309000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery thermal: management: software

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery thermal: management: software
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
3,828
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-02
Owners notified
2023-08-18

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350, S580e, 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2022 AMG EQS 53, and EQS 450+ vehicles. The high-voltage battery monitoring system software may not alert the driver of a battery malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."

Safety risk

A high-voltage battery monitoring system that does not alert the driver of a battery malfunction may increase the risk of an injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070013.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V493000

Back over prevention: display function

Component
Back over prevention: display function
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
8,530
Reported to NHTSA
2022-07-11
Owners notified
2022-08-19

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG EQS53, EQS580, EQS450, 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the MBUX multimedia system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080002.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V467000

Structure: body: bumpers

Component
Structure: body: bumpers
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,526
Reported to NHTSA
2022-07-01
Owners notified
2022-08-24

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, EQS 580 and AMG EQS53 vehicles. The front or rear bumper tow ring assembly may have insufficient thread depth, which can result in the tow ring detaching from the vehicle.

Safety risk

A tow ring that detaches during vehicle transport or loading can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tow ring assembly thread, as necessary, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070019/20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V112000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
24
Reported to NHTSA
2022-02-25
Owners notified
2022-04-15

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4Matic, and AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ vehicles. The ground connection on the front-left longitudinal member and an electrical connection for the electric auxiliary heater in the engine compartment may be improperly secured.

Safety risk

Improperly secured electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, an improperly secured ground connection may cause the left headlight to not function, affecting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the ground connection and the auxiliary heater electrical connection, and repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022030019.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other2

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.