2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 recalls and problems

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 has 2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2024 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

2recalls

5complaints

0crashes

1fires

5injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Back Over Prevention

Jun 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.

Remedy

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

May 28, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V372000 · 14,912 vehicles

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.

Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System2

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Lane Departure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2024 vs. other Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 years

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Questions

Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, the latest from Jun 5, 2025 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2), forward collision avoidance (1), fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.