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2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Complainants reported 13 injuries in total across these filings.

10

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

13

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other Eqs 450 years?

Eqs 450 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted63 complaints2022: 63 complaints2023: 15 complaints2024: 10 complaints
Eqs 450 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance330%
Electrical System220%
Steering110%
Body & Structure110%
Transmission110%
Fuel System110%
Brakes110%

Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V366000Driver AssistanceJune 5, 2025 · 94 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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

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.

24V372000Electrical SystemMay 28, 2024 · 14,912 units

Defect

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, 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.

Consequence

A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024060002.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The EQS450's delivery was taken from the sonic walnut creek CA dealer on [XXX], the vehicle has ACC and brake assists malfunctioning issues. Phantom braking issues. On [XXX], I was traveling on Interstate at 70-75 mph with no nearby vehicles when the car suddenly braked as if there was a pending…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · June 8, 2025

2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450 — common questions

Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450 reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2024 Eqs 450 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (3 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), body & structure (1 complaints).

Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Eqs 450 years to avoid are 2022. The cleanest record among Eqs 450 years belongs to 2024.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.