2022 Model Year

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
44
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Severe
2

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Latest owner reports

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 2026

While driving a 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S680 at approximately 40 to 65 mph, multiple advanced driver assistance and safety systems suddenly became inope...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Jun 2026

Was driving the car at 3:00 P.M. and all of a sudden thr dash display when total black out nothing on the display screen. Speed,fuel,turnning singles...

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jan 2026

On multiple occasions, after the vehicle had been parked and not driven for approximately five days or more, the automatic parking brake locked in pla...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Oct 2025

Over ~3 years of ownership, the vehicle has experienced recurrent electrical and engine-management issues, resulting in 15+ service visits and ~100 cu...

STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Oct 2025

Subject: Report of Spontaneous Sunroof Explosion - Mercedes S580 2022 Model Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am writing to rep...

Engine
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated...

SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 2025

mechanical and safety-related failures observed in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, specifically involving the suspension system, wheels, and braking componen...

SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 2025

Mercedes-Benz S580 equipped with 21-inch wheels has experienced numerous tire blowouts over the course of ownership — too many to count. The blowouts...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Mar 2025

The following pictures will again show the issues that I'm having while driving my 2022 S Class Mercedes, while using the cruise control on the Belt P...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Mar 2025

Here we go again, while driving on a side road with a 20 mph school speed limit, the cruise control wants to SPEED UP to 60 mph!! WHAT IS IT GOING T...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 44 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.

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