2023 Mercedes-Benz redundant EQS 450
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz redundant EQS 450 has 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2023 mercedes-benz eqs 450. the contact stated that while attempting to charge the vehicle, the contact became aware that the vehicle failed to begin charging as expected. after a visual inspection, the contact observed that the charging port appeared to be damaged, showing signs . ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.
9
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ELECTRICAL
3 complaints- • The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450. The contact stated that while attempting to charge the vehicle, the contact became aware that the vehicle failed to begin charging as expected. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the charging port appeared to be damaged, showing signs
- • Car turns off completely while driving with "Battery malfunction" and "Towing not permitted" error. This happened while driving on a highway at the end of a bridge going downhill so I was able to pullover to the shoulder before the vehicle came to complete stop but if this happened while on the brid
- • The vehicle went to catch on fire and the electrical socket burnt so it could no longer charge. The airbag showed malfunction passenger side door. Multiple times the collision warning has malfunction and alerted there was a collision when none occurred.
“The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450. The contact stated that while attempting to charge the vehicle, the contact became aware that the vehicle failed to begin charging as expected. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the charging port appeared to be damaged, showing signs ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
3 complaints- • Active Emergency Stop Assist Inoperative warning has shown up more than once and the dealer can not duplicate the warning or repair. It is causing frequent phantom braking and sudden stops both in normal driving use and cruise control.
- • Active Emergency Stop Assist Inoperative warning has shown up more than once and the dealer can not duplicate the warning or repair. It is causing frequent phantom braking and sudden stops both in normal driving use and cruise control.
- • The vehicle went to catch on fire and the electrical socket burnt so it could no longer charge. The airbag showed malfunction passenger side door. Multiple times the collision warning has malfunction and alerted there was a collision when none occurred.
“Active Emergency Stop Assist Inoperative warning has shown up more than once and the dealer can not duplicate the warning or repair. It is causing frequent phantom braking and sudden stops both in normal driving use and cruise control.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TIRES
1 complaints- • So I've had to have 1 tire replaced already working on number 2. First one not sure what the problem was, but this tire is having problems holding air. It'll hold air for about 9 hours then the gauge on inside of car comes in saying low tire pressure.
“So I've had to have 1 tire replaced already working on number 2. First one not sure what the problem was, but this tire is having problems holding air. It'll hold air for about 9 hours then the gauge on inside of car comes in saying low tire pressure.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
1 complaints- • The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS450. The contact stated while driving over a bump in the roadway and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop, causing the braking distance to become extended. The contact stated that the failure occasionally occurred while braking w
“The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS450. The contact stated while driving over a bump in the roadway and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop, causing the braking distance to become extended. The contact stated that the failure occasionally occurred while braking w”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
1 complaints- • The vehicle went to catch on fire and the electrical socket burnt so it could no longer charge. The airbag showed malfunction passenger side door. Multiple times the collision warning has malfunction and alerted there was a collision when none occurred.
“The vehicle went to catch on fire and the electrical socket burnt so it could no longer charge. The airbag showed malfunction passenger side door. Multiple times the collision warning has malfunction and alerted there was a collision when none occurred.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 9 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450. The contact stated that while attempting to charge the vehicle, the contact became aware that the vehicle failed to begin charging as expected. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the charging port appeared to be damaged, showing signs
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Active Emergency Stop Assist Inoperative warning has shown up more than once and the dealer can not duplicate the warning or repair. It is causing frequent phantom braking and sudden stops both in normal driving use and cruise control.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TIRES: So I've had to have 1 tire replaced already working on number 2. First one not sure what the problem was, but this tire is having problems holding air. It'll hold air for about 9 hours then the gauge on inside of car comes in saying low tire pressure.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS450. The contact stated while driving over a bump in the roadway and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop, causing the braking distance to become extended. The contact stated that the failure occasionally occurred while braking w
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes-Benz redundant EQS 450 — Year Comparison
How does 2023 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 3
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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