2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+

3 recalls, 18 complaints - 82 TSBs

BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

Defect Description

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.... Read more

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.

94 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Defect Description

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.

443 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Description

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 (F... Read more

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.

1 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

18 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
POWER TRAIN	2
BACK OVER PREVENTION	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
SERVICE BRAKES	1
AIR BAGS	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	1

Incident date: Aug 24, 2026

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 warning messages appearing in the vehicle. The primary driver was nearly involved in an accident during o... Read more

Incident date: Aug 24, 2026

Incident date: Apr 7, 2026

Loss of power highway speeds, jerky shifting, “sealed” transmission leaking fluid. Check engine light and service required light. I have noticed poor performance with this vehicle before and reported it to the dealer to no avail. Toyota has enacted “customer support program ZJC” but the deal... Read more

Incident date: Apr 7, 2026

I am getting increasing frequency of cylinder misfire, so far cylinder 1 and 2, and the car goes to a limb mode and loose power. It happens during acceleration to a highway ramp. Engine lights and other many warning lights come on, the car goes into limb mode, I pull over and when I turn the engine... Read more

Incident date: Apr 7, 2026

Incident date: Jan 15, 2026

Care recently became inoperable. The engine was knocking, then stalling and then inoperable. Checked Hyundai website to find Engine Recall describing exactly what my Hyundai was/is experiencing. I brought vehicle to Clay Cooley dealership (39444 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, 75232) and explained that I ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2026

Car has a B1448 (ACTIVE) Passenger Occupant Detecting System (PODS) Circuit Fault Related to the passenger detecting pad in the front passenger seat problems started at 120,000 miles

Incident date: Jan 15, 2026

1. Panoramic sunroof 2. Sunroof exploded while parked sounding like a gun shot. 3. Dealer/Kia Customer Care has informed me this is a known issue. 4. Dealer said they looked at my car but never looked at it. I confirmed this with the service manager at University Kia in Waco Tx. He admitted to falsi... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonabl... Read more

Incident date: Dec 26, 2025

Vehicle Breaking on Its Own While Driving I am writing to file a formal safety complaint and to demand immediate corporate intervention regarding an extremely dangerous mechanical/ADAS defect. My Nissan Altima has serious, ongoing safety issues where the vehicle will unexpectedly and aggressively ap... Read more

Incident date: Dec 12, 2025

The contact owned a 2025 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a school zone area, and while engaging the brake pedal, the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after lifting their foot from the brake pedal, th... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

Radio keeps resetting it self, the screen freezes then shuts off. Now the door locks are not working correctly. Ever since I bought the jeep brand new the key fob does not always unlock the doors. Jeep dealership along with the engineers do not know how to fix the issue

Incident date: Sep 25, 2024

Rolled into a parking lot and the car suddenly stalled right before I could get into the spot - electriconics were still working and what not. Turned the car off and on and pulled in and then proceeded to charge my portable jumper just in case. Came back a few hours later and drove it home - all s... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2024

Sunroof exploded for no apparent reason while driving down highway. There were no warnings or symptoms indicating that the glass was compromised prior to it exploding. Local Ford dealer said that there were no known issues reported with glass by the manufacturer.

Incident date: Sep 25, 2024

The head gasket of the engine failed, allowing the intrusion of coolant in to the combustion chamber as well as exhaust gas entering the cooling system. After starting up the engine there is white smoke exiting the exhaust pipe. If you open the coolant reservoir you will also see bubbles coming up (... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that the digital screen went blank and was repaired previously under an extended warranty. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet... Read more

Incident date: Jun 3, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagno... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+

82 manufacturer communications from 48 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	31
160000 STRUCTURE	8
220000 SEATS	5
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	4
010000 STEERING	4
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	3
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD	2
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	2

010000 STEERING

The display in the Lower Multifunction Steering Wheel Button Group (A74/2) may be completely or partially inoperable (see attached picture). Note: There is no loss of vehicle functionality due to this complaint The complaint may occur wh

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The update of the RAMSES 1.1 module to the SW version E139.4 results in a fault in the vtime of the module and therefore to the following possible connection problems: Remote status: The time stamp of the last update that is displayed o

220000 SEATS

Complaint Vibrating noises from the area of the 2nd row seat backrest when driving Cause Tolerance between 2nd seat row seat backrest and load compartment trim Remedy Perform software update in the rear passenger compartment seat c

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is to notify you of the Service Campaign OTA software update of the AMG Chassis Controller (ACC) in 1,349 Model Year (MY) 22-24 EQE, EQS (295, 297 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will not be visible or flagged in VMI or EVA. Merced

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is to notify you of the Service Campaign OTA update for the MBUX control unit software in 14,559 Model Year (MY) 21-23 C-Class, S-Class, SL, EQS (206, 223, 232, 297 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will not be visible or flagged in VMI

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

The following symptoms may be present in the instrument cluster: 1. "Perform vehicle handover" in the workshop menu to start the maintenance computer for service A/B cannot be carried out. 2. Service confirmation is not possible because "

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

Tailgate opens unintentionally. Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

119700 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUEL CELL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to update the software for various control units in 14,462 Model Year (??A?A?MY??A?A?) 2022-2023 EQS (297 platform) vehicles. Vehicles were visible and flagged in VMI as ??A?A?OPEN??A?A?

160000 STRUCTURE

This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to check the front left and right wheel well reinforcement on 4,027 Model Year (MY) 2022-2023 EQS (297 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will be visible and flagged in VMI as OPEN on March

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (??A???A???A?MBAG??A???A???A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 21-24 C-Class, EQE, EQS, GLC, GLE, GLS, S-Class, SL (206, 294, 295, 296, 297, 254, 167, 223, 232 platform) vehicl

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Change in the login procedure for the payment service in the integrated toll system. The change will become active on 3/1/2024. Updated login procedure to simplify activation of services To activate the toll system control unit, a se

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (??A?A?MY??A?A?) 2022-2023 EQS (297 platform) vehicles, the front left and right wheel well reinforcement may be miss

160000 STRUCTURE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY21-23 S-Class, EQS (223, 297 platform) vehicles, the air suspension system software does not correspond with the latest series

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Updating the RAMSES 1.1 module to the latest SW-version E139.4 will lead to an error in the modules vtime and therefore the following possible connectivity issues: Remote Status: ??A?A? The last updated timestamp shown in vehi

115010 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

010000 STEERING

Noises in the steering column area when steering. Under analysis. Check which area of the steering column the noises occur in. Do the noises tend to occur at the bottom in the driver footwell or do they tend to occur in the area of t

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2021-2023 C-Class, EQE, EQS, GLC, S-Class, and SL (206, 294, 295, 296, 297, 254, 223, and 232 platform) vehicles, there is a

010000 STEERING

The steering wheel generates grinding noises between the steering wheel and steering column switch module during steering maneuvers See example file in the attachments area: Lenkrad-Schleifger??A?usch_SteeringWheel-GrindingNoises.mp4 T

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On behalf of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA), thank you for being a part of the Mercedes-Benz family. We hope that youa??re enjoying your vehicle. Here at MBUSA, we are committed to delivering an exceptional ownership experience. In our cont

020000 SUSPENSION

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

No audio is output either in radio mode, or with media playback via app, Bluetooth or USB. In such cases, "Playback not active" is shown in the display. Mute line between communication module N112/2 and sound control unit N40/3. Chec

020000 SUSPENSION

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

220000 SEATS

Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel

010000 STEERING

Control unit N68 - electric power steering Fault P063544 - The electric power steering has a malfunction. There is a fault in the data memory. with fault freeze frame data "Mon_ID 320" in the "stored" status stored in the fault memory of

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY21-24 C-Class, EQE, EQS, S-Class (206, 294/295, 296/297 and 223 platform) vehicles, the inductive charging system software does not corr

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY21-24 C-Class, EQE, EQS, S-Class (206, 294/295, 296/297 and 223 platform) vehicles, the inductive charging system software doe

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Mercedes me connect services inoperative (me-Call, Remote Status, etc.). Mercedes me services - activation not possible. Notes: - In the quick test, no fault code and no event code is stored in the RAMSES control unit (N112/2). The SIM

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz AG (??A?A?MBAG??A?A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY21-23 C-Class, EQS, S-Class, SL, EQE, GLC (206, 296, 297, 223, 232, 294, 295, 254 platform) vehicles, the head unit software w

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2022-2023 EQS (297 platform) vehicles, the software for various control units does not meet current specifications. An extensive op

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

220000 SEATS

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has decided that on certain MY 2022-2023 EQS (297 platform) vehicles, two pillows will be added to the rear seats for the customer as a customer appreciation initiative. M

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Noises of 26th engine order from the transmission gearing Perform software update for control unit "N127 - drivetrain (PTCU)". If the noises continue even after a successful software update, please do not exchange any parts. The cause

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12V message in IC when starting the vehicle. SW updates need to be performed. Follow the guided test for FC U116000 in N73/3*1 EIS CU. Perform the SW checks and updates. Fully charge both 12V and 48V batteries. After, perform a few

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint On vehicles with a low mileage, it may be the case that the displays in the rear passenger compartment do not start up. The Samsung tablet also remains stuck on the disclaimer. The Rear Seat Entertainment Package is nonfunction

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Warning comes on in the IC for parking light/daytime running light out intermittently. SW in E1 n9 and E1 n9 needs updated Update the SW in E1 n9 and E2n9.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

With the adaptations from modification year 802 to modification year 803, the illumination of the multimedia connection units has also been converted from white to blue. The conversion in the production process could result in a different

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Phone call log is not shown in the MBUX display. If the telephone connects with the head unit again, the call log may not be sent. Current software release for the A26/17 - MBUX multimedia system (Head unit) Currently there is no rem

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

220000 SEATS

Noise at front seats between seat-back lining and function carrier. Noise is caused by friction of the two component parts. Remove the seat-back lining (back panel) of the front seat concerned using a special tool. Via adhesive bondi

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

When operating a control point to open the trunk lid or the tailgate, the trunk lock unlocks, but there is no actuation of the trunk control/tailgate control drive unit (M51/3). Faulty microswitch signal of trunk lock. In the event of

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

160000 STRUCTURE

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Flush door handle needs to be pulled on with increased force in order to open the door manually. Turning angle sensor lever is broken. Replace the bearing bracket of the flush door handle.

162322 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Flush door handle needs to be pulled on with increased force in order to open the door manually. Turning angle sensor lever is broken. Replace the bearing bracket of the flush door handle.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Flush door handle needs to be pulled on with increased force in order to open the door manually. Turning angle sensor lever is broken. Replace the bearing bracket of the flush door handle.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Update driver display, front passenger display, and central display control unit software

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Sliding sunroof panel of panoramic sliding sunroof reversed (temporarily, once, multiple times) during closing process without entrapment event. It is not possible to save the relearning process for force progression after each actuatio

160000 STRUCTURE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2021-2024 C-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV, GLC, GLE and S-Class (206, 295, 294, 297, 296, 254, 167 and 223 platform) vehicles,

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Sliding sunroof panel of panoramic sliding sunroof reversed (temporarily, once, or multiple times) during closing process, without entrapment event. Sensitive parameterization of the automatic reversing function of the panoramic roof in

160000 STRUCTURE

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2023 EQS (296 platform) vehicles, limited or no customer-ready operating instructions and supplemental content were provided with t

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2022-2023 C-Class, EQS and S-Class (206, 297 and 223 platform) vehicles, the driving assistance system control unit software does n

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain MY 2021-2023 EQE, EQS, EQS SUV, and S-Class (223, 295, 296, and 297 platform) vehicles, the software of the sound system does not correspond wi

162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Complaint Technicians have reported the interior hood release lever (red) missing from vehicle. Do not retrofit hood release lever as the part has been blocked for all EVA2 vehicles. Cause Production change. Hood latch system no longer

176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

160000 STRUCTURE

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Check gap dimension of fender to left and right tail lamp, rework if necessary

160000 STRUCTURE

Check gap dimension of fender to left and right tail lamp, rework if necessary

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Brief connectivity interruptions when using Apple CarPlay over Wi-Fi, for example when driving underneath toll bridges. Cause There may be interruptions to WiFi as a result of external interference. This is particularly observ

220000 SEATS

Complaint Play/noise at seat height adjuster or in seat guide rail on front seats Cause Tolerances and variations in the manufacturing process Remedy Review the barcode adhesive label on cross brace pipe of seat height adjuster. (see a

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Complaint Technicians have reported the interior hood release lever missing from vehicle Cause Production change. Hood latch system no longer includes the interior release lever. Remedy No remedy required. Replacement release lever sho

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Wireless charging start/charging behavior of iPhone 14 is not optimal Cause Change in iPhone software (iOS) Remedy There will be optimized software for iPhone 14 iOS (target date 05/2023). This LI will be updated when the so

MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+ - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+ across all model years (2022, 2024).

7 Total Recalls

45 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

4 Reported Crashes

4 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+ - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	2	11	View
2023 (current)	3	18
2022	2	16	View

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+

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