Model year record

2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450 4MATIC recalls & problems

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450 4MATIC has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Back over preventionJun 5, 2025

Warnings › External/pedestrian alert

Recall 25V36600094 vehicles

Problem: 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."
Risk: A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Range & efficiency

EQS 450 4matic EV

345mi range

Efficiency	35.1 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb	93 / 98 / 95
Charge time (240 V)	12.75 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $800/year to charge

EQS 450 4matic (SUV) EV

330mi range

Efficiency	41 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb	84 / 82 / 83
Charge time (240 V)	14 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $900/year to charge

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Steering	1	0	—
Lane departureAssist	1	0	—
Forward collision avoidanceWarnings	1	0	—
Electrical system	1	0	—
Air bags	1	1	—
StructureBody	1	1	—
Service brakes	1	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Air bags1 injury
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 dealershipâs body shop following a collision. The repairs included the replacement and repair of cracked grille covers, sensors, rear damage, and the rear camera system. The vehicle remained at the repair facility for approximately one month during the repair process. After finally picking up the vehicle, I drove and tested it for many miles without noticing any obvious issues. I then parked in front of a shopping center. The vehicle was fully stopped, and I shifted the…
Apr 24, 2026
Electrical system
Signs of arcing on high voltage charge port. The issue was first identified and reported to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership (Pleasanton, CA) at approximately 41,000 miles. Despite the safety implications, the dealership chose not to perform a repair has denied warranty coverage, claiming Electrify America charging station for the caused.
Jun 9, 2025
Steering
While driving, the vehicleâs lane keeping system applied an unintended and aggressive steering input during a lane change. I was merging left when the system suddenly forced the steering sharply to the right without driver command. This was not a gentle correctionâit was a strong, unexpected movement that could have caused a collision if another vehicle was nearby. In addition, the vehicle has ongoing intermittent ADAS malfunctions, including false forward-collision warnings, proximity sensors activating with no obstacles present, and Park Assist activating while the vehicle is moving on normal roads. Iâve also received messages such as âcamera obstructed/visibility blockedâ and…
Nov 17, 2025

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.