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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS

Electric
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
40 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical7
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA50
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
EV rangebest configuration, EPA340 mi
202720262025202420232022

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize or large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EQS 450 4matic, is EPA-rated at 340 miles with 103 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 50 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
EQS 450 4maticElectricAWDTBD101105103 MPGe340 mi31.012.5 h$700
EQS 450 Plus (SUV)ElectricRWDTBD878385 MPGe305 mi39.112.8 h$900
EQS 450 4matic (SUV)ElectricAWDTBD797778 MPGe285 mi42.612.8 h$950
EQS 580 4matic (SUV)ElectricAWDTBD797477 MPGe285 mi42.112.8 h$950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46009, 46011, 46010, 46012.

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Recalls (7)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○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
▲high

Air Bags

2025010005
1 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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."RiskAn air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V960000reported Dec 20, 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
▲high

Seat Belts

2023070009
6 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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.RiskUnsecured seat belts may not properly restrain occupants in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V464000reported Jun 30, 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
○minor

Electrical System

2023070013
3,828 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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."RiskA high-voltage battery monitoring system that does not alert the driver of a battery malfunction may increase the risk of an injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V309000reported May 2, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
50complaints filed

4 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 8 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2023: 14 · 2024: 16 · 2025: 8 · 2026: 11

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance29
Electrical System16
Service Brakes15
Unspecified14
Structure3
Visibility/Wiper3

What owners describe

“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…”Sep 5, 2026 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report
“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 …”Aug 31, 2026 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“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…”Jul 10, 2026 · Electrical System · 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 EQS model years

A

2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS

0 recalls · 0 complaints

C

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS

3 recalls · 9 complaints

F

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS

14 recalls · 45 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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