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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE

Electric
Midsize Cars
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical9
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA33
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
EV rangebest configuration, EPA307 mi
20272026202520242023

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize car with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The EPA did not publish a separate 2023 certification; fuel-economy figures below are carried over from the 2024 listing. Its longest-range version, the EQE 350 Plus (SUV), is EPA-rated at 307 miles with 94 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 33 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
EQE 350 PlusElectricRWD215 kW ACPM 6-Phase989496 MPGe298 mi34.610.5 h$800
EQE 500 4maticElectricAWD100 and 200 kW ACPM 6-Phase989496 MPGe298 mi34.610.5 h$800
EQE 350 Plus (SUV)ElectricRWD215 kW ACPM 6-Phase998894 MPGe307 mi35.712.5 h$800
EQE 350 4maticElectricAWD72 and 144 kW ACPM 6-Phase869690 MPGe280 mi3710.5 h$850
EQE 500 4matic (SUV)ElectricAWD31 and 104 kW ACPM 6-Phase888386 MPGe282 mi38.611.5 h$850
EQE 350 4matic (SUV)ElectricAWD71 and 114 kW ACPM 3-Phase888285 MPGe265 mi4010.8 h$900
AMG EQE 4matic Plus (SUV)ElectricAWD165 kW PMSM 3-Phase777174 MPGe235 mi4610.8 h$1,050
AMG EQE 4matic PlusElectricAWD165 and 165 kW ACPM 3-Phase737473 MPGe230 mi4610.5 h$1,050

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 47459, 47460, 47846, 47458, 47849, 47848, 46971, 47457. Figures carried over from the 2024 EPA listing; no separate 2023 certification was published.

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Recalls (9)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Steering

3,749 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.RiskA loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign 25V533000reported Aug 20, 2025Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
○minor

Back Over Prevention

2025070005
94 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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."RiskA vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V366000reported Jun 5, 2025Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
!critical

Electrical System

2025050003/4
443 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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.RiskAn 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.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V255000reported May 12, 2025Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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Wheels

2025030016
4 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350 4MATIC and EQE 350+ vehicles. The rim inserts may detach from the wheels while driving.RiskWheel rim insert detachment can create a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the rim inserts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030016.
NHTSA campaign 25V150000reported Mar 7, 2025Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
○minor

Electrical System

2024060002
14,912 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 EQE 350 4MATIC, EQE 350+, EQE 500 4MATIC, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC, AMG EQE 53 4MATIC, AMG EQS 53 4MATIC, 2023-2025 EQE SUV 350 4MATIC, EQE SUV 350+, EQE SUV 500 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450+, EQS SUV 580 4MATIC, 2024-2025 EQS SUV 680 4MATIC, and AMG EQE SUV 53 4MATIC vehicles. The battery management system software may cause the high-voltage battery to shut down, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.RiskA sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024060002.
NHTSA campaign 24V372000reported May 28, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
!critical

Electrical System

2024030008
31,848 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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.RiskAn 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.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V115000reported Feb 16, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
○minor

Exterior Lighting

2024010009
10 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350 vehicles equipped with comfort suspension. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted due to a software error in the headlight control unit.RiskIncorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic and impair the dynamic driving control performance. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the headlight control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by February 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA campaign 23V853000reported Dec 15, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
▲high

Structure

2023080004
10 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 AMG EQE, EQE 500, and EQE 350 vehicles. The absorbers in the roof frame may not be secured properly and can detach during window air bag deployment.RiskIn the event of a crash with window air bag deployment, detached absorbers can strike vehicle occupants and increase their risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the absorbers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080004.
NHTSA campaign 23V555000reported Aug 4, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
▲high

Electrical System

2023060009
8,281 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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.RiskA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V405000reported Jun 5, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
33complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 3 · 2024: 12 · 2025: 6 · 2026: 12

Most-cited components

Electrical System10
Service Brakes9
Forward Collision Avoidance8
Unspecified4
Power Train4
Air Bags3

What owners describe

“As i was driving on the interstate, i heard a gunshot-like explosion and the sunroof glass broke. Glass shards fell into the car. I had to slow down to 30 mph and exit the interstate. There was no obvious road debris or cars around me at the time of the incident. I drove the car to the dealership where it is for repair”Jul 8, 2026 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“LEMON LAW NOTICE: [XXX]– [2023 CPO Mercedes EQE350+] – Repeated Defects- Vehicle Safety feautures non functional I request that the TxDMV Enforcement Division investigate the deceptive trade and inspection practices of Mercedes-Benz of North Houston, and compel the dealership to cover the full physical repair and c…”Jun 21, 2026 · Lane Departure · NHTSA owner report
“Severe, life-threatening autonomous safety system and powertrain failures in a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. The vehicle exhibits sudden, violent unintended acceleration, unprovoked emergency braking, and steering lockups. On multiple occasions, including at 75 MPH on the freeway and 45 MPH on city streets, the vehicle a…”Jun 4, 2026 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other EQE model years

A

2027 Mercedes-Benz EQE

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE

0 recalls · 1 complaints

B

2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE

4 recalls · 3 complaints

D

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE

5 recalls · 19 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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