2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Body Bumpers Recall (22V467)

Recall 22V467 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 in recall 22V467?

The front or rear bumper tow ring assembly may have insufficient thread depth, which can result in the tow ring detaching from the vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, EQS 580 and AMG EQS53 vehicles. The front or rear bumper tow ring assembly may have insufficient thread depth, which can result in the tow ring detaching from the vehicle.

Is it safe to drive a 2022 EQS 450 with recall 22V467?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A tow ring that detaches during vehicle transport or loading can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A tow ring that detaches during vehicle transport or loading can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your EQS 450 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the bumpers, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V467?

Recall 22V467 covers 2,526 vehicles: 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53; 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450; 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580.

NHTSA lists 2,526 vehicles in this campaign, built February 24, 2021 to February 21, 2022. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the EQS 450 body bumpers recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the tow ring assembly thread, as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the tow ring assembly thread, as necessary, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070019/20.

When was recall 22V467 announced?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 22V467 to NHTSA on July 1, 2022.

This recall was filed 51 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 362 days. If your EQS 450 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my EQS 450 is part of recall 22V467?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V467 is open on your EQS 450, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V467000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should EQS 450 owners do about recall 22V467?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V467000 applies to your EQS 450.
2. Call a Mercedes-Benz dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the bumpers happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are EQS 450 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 22V467 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 33 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450: 26 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: 6 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats

Can recall 22V467 make my EQS 450 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 22V467000 does not automatically make your EQS 450 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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