2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other EQE 500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500. That is the most of any EQE 500 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 2,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner 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 EQE 500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 38% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 recalls (2)
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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.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 AMG EQE, EQE 500, and EQE 350 vehicles. The absorbers in the roof frame may not be secured properly and can detach during window air bag deployment.
Risk: In the event of a crash with window air bag deployment, detached absorbers can strike vehicle occupants and increase their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the absorbers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080004.
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.
I was in bumper-to-bumper traffic traveling West on Interstate 376 in Pittsburgh, PA. The weather was clear and cool, and the pavement where I was driving was dry. I was proceeding through the Fort Pitt tunnel outbound. Given that traffic was stop and go and moving very slowly, I switched my…
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes- Benz EQE 500 equipped with Pirelli Tires, Tire Line: P-Zero All Season, Tire Size: 255/40/R20, and DOT Number: 1931H811J. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed over a bump, the tires had either experienced a blow out or blisters. The contact…
At 0820 AM on Monday, 23 SEP 24 while traveling South on interstate 95/495 in rush hour traffic the vehicle lost complete power and 3-4 messages appeared in the display. I recall one saying the rear differential is inoperable. I turned on the emergency flashers and was fortunate to allow the car to…
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost propulsion and stalled. Moments later, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The next day the vehicle was driven to the local dealer who determined…
There have been 3 instances of the same incident of the Automatic Emergency Breaking system failing, the 3 times has happened over the 8 months I have owned the car. Mercedes has aknowledged the failure of the automatic breaking system but they do not have any fixes for it. When I am driving, if…
Other Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 EQE 500 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500?
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 EQE 500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other EQE 500 model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.