2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-115 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Forward collision avoidance42
Service brakes31
Vehicle speed control21
Electrical system20
Latches/locks/linkages10
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

96%repaired · 2026 Q1

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 24V-115 · Feb 16, 2024 · 31,848 vehicles · 30,692 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2025 Q3

Electrical system: propulsion system

Recall 23V-405 · Jun 5, 2023 · 8,281 vehicles · 7,990 repaired

Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other AMG EQS year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AMG EQS median. How we score

'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What AMG EQS owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

- Emergency braking, Yes available. - It's a fatal issue. My family and I are at collision risk. - No they always say “Not duplicate the issue” -Inspected by the dealer. - the collision warning Sound went off. I was driving on the highway by speed 60 mph and no cars were behind me and the car in…
Complaint 11615719 · Sep 21, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS. The contact stated that while reversing, the collision avoidance system inadvertently activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. Additionally, while driving forward, the failure occurred, causing unknown messages to be displayed and alarms to be…
Complaint 11531557 · Jul 11, 2023 · 20,000 miles
I had a forward collision with 2 cars. My brake has been failed and forward collision warning system failed. I leased the car because of the safety features but I am really disappointed. Since I had my kids in the car with me. It was a really horrible experience and I can't drive the car anymore…
Complaint 11530268 · Jul 4, 2023

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