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Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC, covering model years 2023 to 2024. The 2023 model year drew the most complaints (6), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 9 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2023–2024)
  • most complaints: 2023 (6 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (4 complaints)
  • latest recall 25V366000 (reported Jun 5, 2025)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (11.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (11.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2023 model year has the most complaints: 6 of 9, or 66.7%. Next come 2024 (3).

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
202361000
202430010
All model years91010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC components

top 11 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 4 complaints (44.4% of all 9), followed by Forward Collision Avoidance (2) and Structure (2).

Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC complaints (top 11)
Components named most often in Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC complaints (top 11)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System444.4%
Forward Collision Avoidance222.2%
Structure222.2%
Unknown or Other222.2%
Visibility/Wiper222.2%
Air Bags111.1%
Engine111.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System111.1%
Lane Departure111.1%
Service Brakes111.1%
Steering111.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name EQS 450 4MATIC, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2023 to 2024. The 2023 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC recall campaigns covering each model year
2023: 2 campaigns2024: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 25V366000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

    Model years 2023–2024

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV and EQS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."

    Consequence:
    A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the AVAS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025070005.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V255000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers

    Model year 2023

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.

    Consequence:
    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, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.

    Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC, covering model years 2023 to 2024. The most recent, 25V366000, was reported on June 5, 2025 and is filed under “Back over prevention”. The 2023 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC model year has the most complaints?

The 2023 model year, with 6 of the 9 complaints in NHTSA’s file (66.7%). The next is 2024 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 4 complaints, or 44.4% of all 9. Forward Collision Avoidance (2) and Structure (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer.

How many Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 9 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.