Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS, the most recent reported on February 16, 2024 (Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints), followed by service brakes (3).

How many 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS recalls and problems

2 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS recalls

Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers

NHTSA campaign 24V115000 · reported February 16, 2024 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 31,848 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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

NHTSA campaign 23V405000 · reported June 5, 2023 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 8,281 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Forward collision avoidance4
Service brakes3
Electrical system2
Unknown or other2
Vehicle speed control2
Engine and engine cooling1
Latches/locks/linkages1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 30, 2026 · Latches/locks/linkages · 47,000 miles
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 the vehicle on…

Sep 21, 2024 · Service brakes
- Emergency braking, Yes available. - It's a fatal issue. My family and I are at collision risk. - No they always say “Not duplicate the issue” -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 in front of me was so far…

Mar 25, 2024 · Service brakes
SEE UPLOADED FILE SENT TO MERCEDES-BENZ. INCLUDES DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT

Mar 2, 2024 · Electrical system
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 reposition to the…

Sep 19, 2023 · Vehicle speed control · crash reported
The automatic emergency braking failed.

AMG EQS model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2022	2	4	1	1
2023	2	7	2	0
2024	1	0	0	0

All Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS years →

Questions

Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS, the most recent reported on February 16, 2024 (Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS?: Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints), followed by service brakes (3).
How many 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 30, 2026.