The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V112000·Announced 2022-02-25

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2022 EQS Models Due to Electrical Fire Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and AMG EQS 53 vehicles because improperly secured electrical connections may increase the risk of a fire or cause headlight failure.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (frame and members) and an electrical issue that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4Matic, and AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where 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.

Improperly secured electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, an improperly secured ground connection may cause the left headlight to not function, which affects visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

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 on April 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 580, EQS 450, AMG EQS 53
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
24

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • EQS 580
  • EQS 450
  • AMG EQS 53

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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