2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 11, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other EQS 450 4MATIC years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC. That ranks 2nd out of 2 EQS 450 4MATIC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Lane Departure1
Service Brakes1
Steering1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags133%———
Electrical System133%———
Forward Collision Avoidance133%———
Lane Departure133%———
Service Brakes133%———
Steering133%———
Structure133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 2 complaints
2025: 1202512026: 220262

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC recalls (1)

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Back over prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian alertJun 5, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V366000 · 94 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.

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 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 dealership’s body shop following a collision. The repairs included the…

Air Bags · received May 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11737017

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…

Electrical System · received Mar 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11721984

While driving, the vehicle’s 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 correction—it was a strong, unexpected…

Steering · received Nov 18, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11700001

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other EQS 450 4MATIC model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.