2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 buying guide

A data-driven checklist for buying a used 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, built from 34 owner complaints, 13 recall campaigns, 266 service bulletins and federal safety records — not opinions.

Know before you buy

13 recall campaigns affect this model year. Check each one and confirm the repairs were done — recall work is free at any authorized dealer.
Main problem areas: forward collision avoidance (22), service brakes (13), electrical system (8), structure (3), air bags (2).

Before you hand over money

Run the VIN through our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact build.
Check open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall that was never fixed is a free repair you can claim.
Get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the problem areas listed above.

This guide is generated from official NHTSA, EPA and FARS records. Complaints are unverified owner reports and raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume.