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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 28 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 8, 2026

Complaints
28
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Recalls
4
TSBs
220
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 28 complaints, 1 crashes, 3 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency BrakingHIGH

8 owners reported forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking issues — failures commonly reported around 4K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking8 (29%)
Brakes6 (21%)
Electrical5 (18%)
Collision Avoidance4 (14%)
Structure:body2 (7%)
Airbags1 (4%)
Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
Speed Control1 (4%)

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 4,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 4K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

23V309000Aug 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350, S580e, 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2022 AMG EQS 53, and EQS 450+ vehicles. The high-voltage battery monitoring system software may not alert the driver of a battery malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."

23V405000Jul 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS 450, AMG EQS, EQS 580, and 2023 AMG EQE vehicles. A software error in the electric drivetrain may cause a loss of drive power.

23V464000Jul 2023

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS450 and 2022 EQS580 vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear seat belt buckles to the body of the vehicle may not be secured properly.

24V115000Apr 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 is the 2022 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 28 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 13, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 8, 2026.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 is related to the forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 reliable?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 has 28 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 4,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 13, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 8, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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