2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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External/pedestrian alert (back over prevention)
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…
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.
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Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
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.
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…
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Critical fasteners (air bags)
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…
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…
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 8,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The vehicle has experienced recurring intermittent failures of Active Brake Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist. The systems may function normally and then unexpectedly become unavailable, with warnin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
“While making a left turn at low speed, I applied the brakes, but the vehicle did not respond as expected and instead appeared to drift, surge, or accelerate forward. The vehicle struck a fire hydrant”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS (EQS 450 4matic, EQS 450 4matic (SUV), EQS 450 Plus (SUV), EQS 580 4matic (SUV)). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 77–103 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 79–101 / 74–105 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 | 13 | 34 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 | 3 | 10 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 | 2 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
How do I know if my 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 24V960000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.