repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-366 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 16, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
2Power train
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Warnings: external/pedestrian alert
Risk. A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
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,…
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 500 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 500 4MATIC median. How we score
'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What EQE 500 4MATIC owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On April 15, 2026 at approximately 1:30 PM PT, I entered my 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 500 4MATIC (approximately 20,000 miles) in my garage. The vehicle was not plugged in or charging prior to entry. I opened the car, sat in the driver's seat, and authenticated via the fingerprint scanner. The seat…
Vehicle shut down while driving on highway, repeated drive system malfunction, turtle mode. The vehicle has experienced a recurring, unresolved drivetrain malfunction — specifically, a drive system malfunction and battery malfunction causing the vehicle to enter severely reduced-power mode ("turtle…
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