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.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, 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 November 12, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Forward collision avoidance
1Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
1Lane departure
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Steering
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Tires
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 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 Q2
Management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software
Risk. A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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
2024 vs. every other EQS 450 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 median. How we score
'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What EQS 450 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
we list the car on 2024 in the same year, EQS450+ 2024 model from S.M Dealer. In a few months after drove the car, I notice about the break having the problem, I took the car to S.M repair center,. Then again, a few months after the same problem, then Mr. Antonio Aranda, the service advisor, has…
On [XXX] at approximately [XXX] PDT, a 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450+ caught fire at an intersection in Irvine, California. The vehicle was being driven normally. It was NOT charging. It was NOT in a collision. It was stopped at the intersection when the fire began. There was no warning. Four…
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