2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 Recall: Ground connection on the front-left longitudinal member and an electrical…
NHTSA campaign 22V112000 · Structure · filed Feb 25, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG EQS 53 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQS 450 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQS 580 | 2022 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V112000 (manufacturer number 2022030019). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.