Model year
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name EQS for 2024. Under the matched names EQS 450+, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 580, EQS SUV 450+, EQS SUV 450 4MATIC, and EQS SUV 580 4MATIC, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 12 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for EQS 450+ are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (1), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 76–96 MPGe combined and 34.9–44 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $800–$1,000, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2022 42 complaints
- 2023 60 complaints
- 2024 12 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2024. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQS 450+ | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| EQS 450 4MATIC | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| EQS 580 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| EQS SUV 450+ | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for EQS 450+
25V366000 · Jun 5, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
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…
24V372000 · May 28, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
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+,…
Complaints for EQS 450+
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for EQS 450+
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV SUV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG EQS 4matic Plus · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 79 | 85 | 82 | 41.0 | 305 | $900 |
| EQS 450 4matic · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 93 | 98 | 95 | 35.1 | 345 | $800 |
| EQS 450 Plus · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 95 | 98 | 96 | 35.0 | 352 | $800 |
| EQS 580 4matic · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 95 | 98 | 96 | 34.9 | 345 | $800 |
| EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 75 | 77 | 76 | 44.0 | 280 | $1,000 |
| EQS 450 Plus (SUV) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 88 | 83 | 86 | 38.6 | 339 | $850 |
| EQS 450 4matic (SUV) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 84 | 82 | 83 | 41.0 | 330 | $900 |
| EQS 580 4matic (SUV) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 85 | 81 | 83 | 41.0 | 330 | $900 |
| EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 81 | 81 | 81 | 42.0 | 321 | $950 |
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Check a vehicle
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