{"id":"2023_mercedes_benz_eqs","make":"Mercedes-Benz","make_slug":"mercedes-benz","model":"EQS","model_slug":"eqs","year":2023,"url":"/mercedes-benz/eqs/2023/","pts":["bev"],"configs":[{"id":46009,"model":"EQS 450 4matic","pt":"bev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (A1)","cyl":null,"displ":null,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":101,"hwy":105,"comb":103,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":31.0304,"range":340,"range_city":0,"range_hwy":0,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":12.5,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"TBD","fuel":"Electricity","vclass":"Large Cars","co2":0,"fe_score":10,"ghg_score":10,"fuel_cost":700,"save_spend":7750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Wed Feb 21 00:00:00 EST 2024"},{"id":46011,"model":"EQS 450 Plus (SUV)","pt":"bev","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (A1)","cyl":null,"displ":null,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":87,"hwy":83,"comb":85,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":39.1151,"range":305,"range_city":0,"range_hwy":0,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":12.75,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"TBD","fuel":"Electricity","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":0,"fe_score":10,"ghg_score":10,"fuel_cost":900,"save_spend":6750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Thu Oct 19 00:00:00 EDT 2023"},{"id":46010,"model":"EQS 450 4matic (SUV)","pt":"bev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (A1)","cyl":null,"displ":null,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":79,"hwy":77,"comb":78,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":42.6052,"range":285,"range_city":0,"range_hwy":0,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":12.75,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"TBD","fuel":"Electricity","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":0,"fe_score":10,"ghg_score":10,"fuel_cost":950,"save_spend":6500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Wed Feb 21 00:00:00 EST 2024"},{"id":46012,"model":"EQS 580 4matic (SUV)","pt":"bev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (A1)","cyl":null,"displ":null,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":79,"hwy":74,"comb":77,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":42.0553,"range":285,"range_city":0,"range_hwy":0,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":12.75,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"TBD","fuel":"Electricity","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":0,"fe_score":10,"ghg_score":10,"fuel_cost":950,"save_spend":6500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Wed Feb 21 00:00:00 EST 2024"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"25V366000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2025-06-05","owner_notified":"2025-08-01","units":94,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV and EQS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, \"Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles.\"","consequence":"A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the AVAS software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025070005.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2025070005","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V255000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2025-05-12","owner_notified":"2025-06-06","units":443,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115.  An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.","consequence":"An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.  Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2025050003/4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"24V960000","component":"AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2024-12-20","owner_notified":"2025-02-07","units":1,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling a certain 2023 EQS 450+ vehicle.  The mounting brackets near the roof may have sharp edges that can damage the side-curtain air bag during deployment.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, \"Side Impact Protection,\" and 226, \"Ejection Mitigation.\"","consequence":"An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the window airbags, and mounting brackets, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2025.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025010005.","notes":"The owner 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 nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2025010005","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V115000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2024-02-16","owner_notified":"2024-04-05","units":31848,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles.  The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.","consequence":"An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.  Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2024030008","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"23V464000","component":"SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2023-06-30","owner_notified":"2023-07-28","units":6,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS450 and 2022 EQS580 vehicles.  The bolts that secure the rear seat belt buckles to the body of the vehicle may not be secured properly.","consequence":"Unsecured seat belts may not properly restrain occupants in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and secure the rear seat belt buckle bolts, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070009.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2023070009","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V405000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2023-06-05","owner_notified":"2023-07-19","units":8281,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS 450, AMG EQS, EQS 580, and 2023 AMG EQE vehicles.  A software error in the electric drivetrain may cause a loss of drive power.","consequence":"A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the electric drivetrain software, free of charge.  Owner notifications were mailed beginning July 19, 2023.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023060009.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2023060009","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V309000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2023-05-02","owner_notified":"2023-08-18","units":3828,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350, S580e, 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2022 AMG EQS 53, and EQS 450+ vehicles.  The high-voltage battery monitoring system software may not alert the driver of a battery malfunction.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 305, \"Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection.\"","consequence":"A high-voltage battery monitoring system that does not alert the driver of a battery malfunction may increase the risk of an injury.","remedy":"Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 18, 2023.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070013.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2023070013","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"}],"recall_count":7,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":40,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":50,"crash":4,"fire":0,"injured":8,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Forward Collision Avoidance",29],["Electrical System",16],["Service Brakes",15],["Unspecified",14],["Structure",3],["Visibility/Wiper",3]],"by_year":{"2022":1,"2023":14,"2024":16,"2025":8,"2026":11},"excerpts":[["2026-09-05","Visibility/Wiper","The center console display (MBUX) on this 2023 EQS 450 4MATIC fails while the vehicle is in use. There is no warning lamp, chime or message first. Sometimes it flickers on and off; other times it goes fully blank and stays blank, unresponsive to touch. Owner video shows the display working and then completely blank 0.4\u2026"],["2026-08-31","Structure","I would like to report 3 issues. One, happened yesterday, XXX. 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. Second issue, the carpet behind rear doors is separating on both sides, preventing the rear \u2026"],["2026-07-10","Electrical System","The electric refrigerant compressor on my 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV failed without warning. 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. I am filing this c\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":340,"mpg":null,"ncap":null,"complaints":50},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}