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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450.

2
recalls
5
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
1
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.

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 recalls

Back over prevention: warnings, external/pedestrian alert

NHTSA campaign 25V366000 · reported June 5, 2025 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 94 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The risk
A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
The 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.

Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery, management system/energy control module (bms/becm), software

NHTSA campaign 24V372000 · reported May 28, 2024 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 14,912 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 EQE 350 4MATIC, EQE 350+, EQE 500 4MATIC, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC, AMG EQE 53 4MATIC, AMG EQS 53 4MATIC, 2023-2025 EQE SUV 350 4MATIC, EQE SUV 350+, EQE SUV 500 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450+, EQS SUV 580 4MATIC, 2024-2025 EQS SUV 680 4MATIC, and AMG EQE SUV 53 4MATIC vehicles. The battery management system software may cause the high-voltage battery to shut down, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.
The risk
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024060002.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Aug 12, 2026 · Wheels

At vehicle mileage 11,308 with original tires and traveling at highway speed of approximately 70 miles per hour on an interstate highway, the right rear tire suffered a catastrophic, sudden blowout. The loss of control placed the vehicle and its occupants in immediate danger of collision with surrounding highway…

Jun 9, 2026 · Service brakes

we list the car on 2024 in the same year, EQS450+ 2024 model from S.M Dealer. In a few months after drove the car , I notice about the break having the problem, I took the car to S.M repair center,. Then again, a few months after the same problem, then Mr. Antonio Aranda, the service advisor, has indicated that the…

Apr 13, 2026 · Electrical system · fire reported

On […] at approximately […] PDT, a 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450+ caught fire at an intersection in Irvine, California. The vehicle was being driven normally. It was NOT charging. It was NOT in a collision. It was stopped at the intersection when the fire began. There was no warning. Four occupants were inside: the…

Mar 15, 2026 · Structure

Trunk opening and closing without warning. First incident occurred when sunroof was open and wouldn't close. Trunk would randomly open even when the car was parked and locked. Trunk opened when car was off and parked and pinned my 5 year old son between the trunk and our garage door. Trunk closed without warning and…

Jun 23, 2025 · Forward collision avoidance

The EQS450's delivery was taken from the sonic walnut creek CA dealer on […], the vehicle has ACC and brake assists malfunctioning issues. Phantom braking issues. On […], I was traveling on Interstate at 70-75 mph with no nearby vehicles when the car suddenly braked as if there was a pending collision. It was very…

EQS 450 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2022 133560
2023 62920
2024 2501

Across all years, the 2022 EQS 450 has the most complaints (35). All Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 years →

Questions

Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, the most recent reported on June 5, 2025 (Back over prevention: warnings, external/pedestrian alert). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (1).
How many 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 1 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 August 12, 2026.