Vehicle recall 22V112000 · February 25, 2022
Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53, EQS 450 and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V112000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 25, 2022
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2022030019
- Owner notification
- April 15, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members; Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 (2022): 2022
- Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 (2022): 2022
- Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 (2022): 2022
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