2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-533 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC has problems

9 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 avoidance40
Vehicle speed control31
Steering20
Wheels10
Service brakes10
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Tires10

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

2 recalls

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC 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.

91%repaired · 2026 Q3

Steering: critical fasteners

Recall 25V-533 · Aug 20, 2025 · 3,749 vehicles · 3,399 repaired

Risk. A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 25V-255 · May 12, 2025 · 443 vehicles · 406 repaired

Risk. 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,…

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 EQE 350 4MATIC 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 EQE 350 4MATIC median. How we score

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In owners' words

What EQE 350 4MATIC owners report

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

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…
Complaint 11742218 · Jun 4, 2026
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…
Complaint 11742216 · Jun 4, 2026
1. March 11th: First Incident was when crossing a railroad crossing in [XXX] ~2:00pm the car suddenly braked and seatbelts tightened very strongly and immediately stopped, Automatic braking was engaged. There was a car Behind me and barely was able to brake and avoid rear ending me. We took it to…
Complaint 11730020 · Apr 8, 2026

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