Most common 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS complaints by model year
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS recalls (2)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the electric drivetrain software, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed beginning July 19, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
What 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS owners say
Driver assistance
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS. The contact stated that while reversing, the collision avoidance system inadvertently activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. Additionally, while driving forward, the failure occurred, causing unknown messages to be displayed and alarms to be activated inside the vehicle. Also Additionally, the system also erroneously activated while using the turn signals to switch from one lane to the other even though there no vehicles nearby. While the adaptive cruise control was activated, another vehicle switched into the same lane and the alarm sounded and unknown messages were displayed even though the vehicle was several car lengths ahead. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and the local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
I had a forward collision with 2 cars. My brake has been failed and forward collision warning system failed. I leased the car because of the safety features but I am really disappointed. Since I had my kids in the car with me. It was a really horrible experience and I can't drive the car anymore because of the safety issues.
Brakes
I had a forward collision with 2 cars. My brake has been failed and forward collision warning system failed. I leased the car because of the safety features but I am really disappointed. Since I had my kids in the car with me. It was a really horrible experience and I can't drive the car anymore because of the safety issues.
- Emergency braking, Yes available. - It's a fatal issue. My family and I are at collision risk. - No they always say "Not duplicate the issue" -Inspected by the dealer. - the collision warning Sound went off. I was driving on the highway by speed 60 mph and no cars were behind me and the car in front of me was so far and suddenly the emergency brake sound went off and the car suddenly stopped with hard and terrified brake and all the seat belts had tightened up.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS?
The driver assistance — 4 complaints, 57% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic emergency braking. Next are the brakes (3) and speed control & acceleration (2).
How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS, the most recent from February 16, 2024 (fuses and circuit breakers). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 47,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.