AI DamageMercedes-Benz EQS 580 4matic: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4matic across 5 model years: 10 owner complaints and 124 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 40% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 30% of all complaints
- 3 Wheels 20% of all complaints
- 4 Forward collision avoidance 20% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 10% of all complaints
- 6 Lane departure 10% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 10% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (40% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 247.
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (30% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 12.
- Wheels: 2 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Structure: 1 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 57.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric 2022–2027
- automatic, 1-speed 2022–2026
- automatic, 2-speed 2027
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 247 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 57 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 9 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Phantom braking brings vehicle to a stop like it hand an accident. Driver experiences loud warning sounds with sudden engagement of emergency brakes. It is terrifying experience so car was brought to the dealership multiple times but the canât not fix the issue since it canât be reproduced
On 09/21/2026 at approximately 5:05 PM, I was driving along with my wife on westbound Tennyson Road in Hayward during heavy traffic, the vehicle suddenly stopped without warning and multiple warning lights and indicators appeared.
Driving on [XXX], in clear weather, no obstacles, no vehicles around, the vehicle engaged emergency breaking and pulled seatbelts as if there was an imminent crash.
On this vehicle, the compressor is a dual-function safety-critical component: it provides cabin air conditioning and, more importantly, active cooling for the high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack.
Again, as a parent this is deeply concerning and can lead to a fatal incident and overheating The lane correction is extremely harsh and many times wrong pulling the car in the wrong direction and with a lot of force INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Tires being designated as the preferred tires via Mercedes are Bridgestone Turanza LS100 265/40R21 These tires go from new to under 3" of thread left, how is this possible. Yes EV vehicles are heavy but its clear these tire are not made sufficient enough to handle this vehicle.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- A software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system stability of…
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering
- Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE
- Complaint Issue after OTA Update IC Odometer Reading blank("_ _ _ _") IC Maintanence data unavailable…
- Complaint Radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations
- Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious…
- Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same…
- Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious…
- Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally
- Complaint The following most common complaints may be observed
- Complaint The Dark Chrome finish on the retractable door handle appears discolored, stained, or faded
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.