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.
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 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 October 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
2Forward collision avoidance
2Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Structure
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 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
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 EQS 450 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 EQS 450 4MATIC median. How we score
'23'24'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What EQS 450 4MATIC owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The center console display (MBUX) on this 2023 EQS 450 4MATIC fails while the vehicle is in use. There is no warning lamp, chime or message first. Sometimes it flickers on and off; other times it goes fully blank and stays blank, unresponsive to touch. Owner video shows the display working and then…
Odometer Fraud. The contact leased a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 X4. The vehicle was a dealer sale. After returning the lease vehicle to the dealer, he was informed the odometer closure was not available during the drop-off and it would be emailed. The contact stated that the vehicle was returned…
While the vehicle was stationary and connected to a DC Fast Charging station (Electrify America), a thermal event occurred at the charging interface. The charging connector overheated and thermally fused (welded) to the vehicle's high-voltage charging inlet. The connector could not be released by…
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