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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS

Electric
Large Cars
9 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
79 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA9
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
EV rangebest configuration, EPA352 mi
202720262025202420232022

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS is sold in the U.S. as a electric large car with 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EQS 450 Plus, is EPA-rated at 352 miles with 96 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 9 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
EQS 450 PlusElectricRWD265 kW ACPM 6-Phase959896 MPGe352 mi3512.5 h$800
EQS 580 4maticElectricAWD265 and 265 kW ACPM 6-Phase959896 MPGe345 mi34.911.5 h$800
EQS 450 4maticElectricAWD135 and 135 kW ACPM 3-Phase939895 MPGe345 mi35.112.8 h$800
EQS 450 Plus (SUV)ElectricRWD265 kW ACPM 6-Phase888386 MPGe339 mi38.614 h$850
EQS 450 4matic (SUV)ElectricAWD135 and 265 kW ACPM 3-Phase848283 MPGe330 mi4114 h$900
EQS 580 4matic (SUV)ElectricAWD135 and 265 kW ACPM 3-Phase858183 MPGe330 mi4114 h$900
AMG EQS 4matic PlusElectricAWD310 and 310 kW ACPM 6-Phase798582 MPGe305 mi4112.8 h$900
EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV)ElectricAWD174 and 310 kW ACPM 3-Phase818181 MPGe321 mi4214 h$950
EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV)ElectricAWD310 and 310 kW ACPM 6-Phase757776 MPGe280 mi4412.8 h$1,000

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 47463, 47464, 47462, 47847, 47850, 47851, 47461, 47852, 47465.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

2025070005
94 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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."RiskA vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V366000reported Jun 5, 2025Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
○minor

Electrical System

2024060002
14,912 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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, and AMG EQE SUV 53 4MATIC vehicles. The battery management system software may cause the high-voltage battery to shut down, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.RiskA sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024060002.
NHTSA campaign 24V372000reported May 28, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
!critical

Electrical System

2024030008
31,848 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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.RiskAn 80-Amp fuse that fails 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.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V115000reported Feb 16, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
9complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 6 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2026: 6

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance4
Electrical System3
Lane Departure2
Structure2
Service Brakes1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners describe

“At vehicle mileage 11,308 with original tires and traveling at highway speed of approximately 70 miles per hour on an interstate highway, the right rear tire suffered a catastrophic, sudden blowout. The loss of control placed the vehicle and its occupants in immediate danger of collision with surrounding highway traffi…”Aug 12, 2026 · Wheels · NHTSA owner report
“we list the car on 2024 in the same year, EQS450+ 2024 model from S.M Dealer. In a few months after drove the car , I notice about the break having the problem, I took the car to S.M repair center,. Then again, a few months after the same problem, then Mr. Antonio Aranda, the service advisor, has indicated that the car…”Jun 9, 2026 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“I am submitting this report regarding a serious and potentially fatal unintended vehicle acceleration incident that occurred immediately after my vehicle was returned from repair. I originally brought the vehicle to the dealership’s body shop following a collision. The repairs included the replacement and repair of c…”May 11, 2026 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other EQS model years

A

2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS

0 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS

7 recalls · 50 complaints

F

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS

14 recalls · 45 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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