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.
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4MATIC, most often about the power train. 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 September 8, 2025. Updated daily.
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
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 SUV 580 4MATIC median. How we score
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Complete loss of drive power while driving 25-50 mph on [XXX] Vehicle was able to coast slowly to a stop on the shoulder Multiple warnings including INOPERABLE Restarted vehicle several times, powered off vehicle for 10-30 mins, ultimately needed tow to dealership Extremely dangerous situation if…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.