2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 40%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, 40% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The 2022 Mercedes EQS 450 has been an ongoing dangerous driving experience for me. I have been jolted and frightened over and over as the car's autonomous emergency system fully engages when driving as well as when it does not engage when I’m stopped at a light. I have expressed my safety concerns on numerous occasions to the management at the dealership. As I am writing this I see on your website, there is an unrepaired recall on this car with a remedy not yet available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11521912, filed 2023-05“On four instances my car thinks that there is an object in front of it and automatically initiates emergency breaking. It happened today TWICE at 67mph on a highway and I almost got smashed by semi behind me!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11477627, filed 2022-08“re-open it again with the Key Fob. Sometimes it takes a while for the car to unlock. I've been having issues charging the vehicle since Day 1 of purchased since the computer in the vehicle is not able to communicate from time to time with the Electrify America charging stations for plug and charge. I will need to call in to Electrify America charging stations so they can do an override to be able to charge the vehicle. I have to waste 2.5 hours every time I want to charge the vehicle which is usually 2-3 times a week. …”
NHTSA complaint #11561421, filed 2023-12“I was traveling at 75 mph along the freeway on a clear day around 2pm when all of a sudden the car's autonomous emergency braking system fully engaged and brought the car to a dead stop. there were no obstacles or impediments in front of the car or near the car at the time. It was terrifying and could have resulted in me seriously injured or killed if there had been any vehicles traveling behind me. This had happened twice previously with the car but in less dangerous conditions and at lower speeds, but this time it was much worse. …”
NHTSA complaint #11450809, filed 2022-02“There is not a specific incident.The brakes are and have always been difficult to brake since I purchased the Mercedes EQS+ in 2022. I was told that all mercedes Benz electric cars were difficult to brake. It is generally recognized by the service representatives, the electric car technicians. Mercedes salesmen have had discussion about this issue in their weekly sales meetings. I have had a lot of safety recalls installed and had taken my car to a person who sells and repairs upper end cars including Mercedes Benz and BMW to see what he thought about how my car was driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11581510, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 11034983Jul 3, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11024405Oct 20, 2025Complaint At low speeds and light brake pressure, brakes will make a groaning or honking noise. Cause Frictional vibrations with very light brake pressure/modulations. Remedy…
- 11005334Jul 15, 2024Complaint Hand detection system not operating correctly / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument cluster: "Active Emergency Stop Assist not available" "Active Lane…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
23 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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