Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | −33% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 2 | Body | Few |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 2 | Headlight | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median EQS Suv 450 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mercedes-Benz EQS Suv 450 problems
Latest Mercedes-Benz EQS Suv 450 recalls
Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
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.
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (BMS/becm) › Software
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 EQE 350 4MATIC, EQE 350+, EQE 500 4MATIC, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC, AMG EQE 53 4MATIC, AMG EQS 53 4MATIC, 2023-2025 EQE SUV 350 4MATIC, EQE SUV 350+, EQE SUV 500 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450+, EQS SUV 580 4MATIC, 2024-2025 EQS SUV 680 4MATIC,…
Remedy: Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mercedes-Benz EQS Suv 450 should you avoid?
None of the Mercedes-Benz EQS Suv 450 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz EQS Suv 450?
2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other EQS Suv 450 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz EQS Suv 450 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the lights (1) and body & structure (1). Headlight complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz EQS Suv 450 had?
2 recalls across 2023–2025. The model year with the most is 2023.
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.