Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 3, 2025 · 37 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, across 2 model years (2022–2023). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (26). The most reported problem area overall is forward collision avoidance.

Peak: 2022, with 26 complaints
2022: 262022262023: 11202311

n = 37 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No EQS 450 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2022 EQS 450: 26 complaints, 12 recalls
  2. 2023 EQS 450: 11 complaints, 3 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Forward Collision Avoidance2722
Service Brakes1521
Electrical System620
Structure421
Vehicle Speed Control320
Air Bags111
Lane Departure110
Power Train110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic111
Wheels110

All Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2023 EQS 450113—Forward Collision Avoidance
2022 EQS 4502612—Forward Collision Avoidance

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2022 (26), 2023 (11). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450?

Forward Collision Avoidance, with 27 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 have?

12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.