2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other AMG EQS years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS. That is the most of any AMG EQS model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 20,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 57% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 14% | 47,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: 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. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
Risk: An 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.
Fix: 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
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023060009.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS AMG 4MATIC. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. While exiting the vehicle, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle automatically locked after closing the door. The contact's child became locked inside…
- Emergency braking, Yes available. - It's a fatal issue. My family and I are at collision risk. - No they always say âNot duplicate the issueâ -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…
See uploaded file sent to mercedes-benz. Includes description of incident
When operating the vehicle, the MBUX system will switch the User Profile without warning. When doing this it will reposition the driver seat for the new profile which causing interruption to the driver operating the vehicle. During the unexpected change the driver seat and the external mirrors will…
The automatic emergency braking failed.
Other Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS years
← 2022 AMG EQS · 2024 AMG EQS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 AMG EQS | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 |
| 2022 AMG EQS | 4 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AMG EQS model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.