2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 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 15, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC has problems

8 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
Electrical system41
Service brakes30
Structure10
Vehicle speed control10
Wheels10
Forward collision avoidance10
Lane departure10

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

2 recalls

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 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.

77%repaired · 2026 Q3

Warnings: external/pedestrian alert

Recall 25V-366 · Jun 5, 2025 · 94 vehicles · 72 repaired

Risk. A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of 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 EQS 580 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 580 4MATIC median. How we score

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In owners' words

What EQS 580 4MATIC owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC. The contact stated that while attempting to open the front driver’s side door, the door sensors failed to detect a hand and retracted independently and closed on the right index finger. Medical attention was not sought. The failure mileage was…
Complaint 11766894 · Sep 25, 2026 · 63,350 miles
The electric refrigerant compressor on my 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV failed without warning. On this vehicle, the compressor is a dual-function safety-critical component: it provides cabin air conditioning and, more importantly, active cooling for the high-voltage lithium-ion battery…
Complaint 11749465 · Jul 10, 2026
My Mercedes EQS SUV has experienced repeated safety-related defects. The brakes have intermittently locked up while driving, creating a serious safety concern. The vehicle also vibrates at highway speeds on the freeway. These issues have occurred on two separate occasions. Despite multiple service…
Complaint 11708709 · Jan 5, 2026

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