2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Camera which provides data to key ADAS features repeatedly malfunctions. Car reports “camera view restricted” rendering many safety features inoperable. It does so repeatedly. Dealer service department says camera cover is malfunctioning and part is on back order. This renders the car unsafe since the various safety features are inoperable and the warning message pops up,so often as to be distracting.

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated due to the cruise control feature failing to recognize the correct speed limit sign. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to deactivate the cruise control feature. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the Adaptive Braking System inadvertently activated and the vehicle experienced hard braking. There were no objects in the roadway. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer who scheduled a service appointment however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 4,800. The VIN was not available.

I was going at 70 miles without any car in the front and abruptly the break assistant activate , that happened twice , yesterday and today , and I am scare because instead of prevent an accident it will be causing one

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking with the Active Brake Assist warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle operated normally after the failure. The dealer was contacted and the vehicle was picked up by a representative. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 6,003.