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Model year 2023 · Mercedes-Benz

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan. The most recent was reported on June 5, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG EQS, AMG EQS 53 4MATIC, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 450+, EQS 580, EQS 580 4MATIC, EQS450, EQS580.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V366000June 5, 2025Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert
25V255000May 12, 2025Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers
24V960000December 20, 2024Air Bags › Critical Fasteners
24V115000February 16, 2024Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers
23V464000June 30, 2023Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly
23V405000June 5, 2023Electrical System › Propulsion System
23V309000May 2, 2023Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software

Systems involved: Electrical System (4) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V366000Manufacturer no. 2025070005

Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Report received by NHTSA
June 5, 2025
Owner notification
August 1, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
94 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V366000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V255000Manufacturer no. 2025050003/4

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Report received by NHTSA
May 12, 2025
Owner notification
June 6, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
443 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan
February 14, 2023 – October 3, 2023
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG EQS 53 4MATIC, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.

Safety risk

An incorrect fuse box 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.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V255000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V960000Manufacturer no. 2025010005

Air Bags › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2024
Owner notification
February 7, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan
May 5, 2022 – May 5, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record
EQS 450+

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling a certain 2023 EQS 450+ vehicle. The mounting brackets near the roof may have sharp edges that can damage the side-curtain air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Safety risk

An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the window airbags, and mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025010005.

Notes in the NHTSA record

The owner 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 nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V960000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V115000Manufacturer no. 2024030008

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Report received by NHTSA
February 16, 2024
Owner notification
April 5, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
31,848 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG EQS, EQS 580

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V115000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V464000Manufacturer no. 2023070009

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
June 30, 2023
Owner notification
July 28, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EQS450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS450 and 2022 EQS580 vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear seat belt buckles to the body of the vehicle may not be secured properly.

Safety risk

Unsecured seat belts may not properly restrain occupants in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the rear seat belt buckle bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070009.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V464000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V405000Manufacturer no. 2023060009

Electrical System › Propulsion System

Report received by NHTSA
June 5, 2023
Owner notification
July 19, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,281 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG EQS, EQS450, EQS580

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V405000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V309000Manufacturer no. 2023070013

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software

Report received by NHTSA
May 2, 2023
Owner notification
August 18, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,828 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EQS450, EQS580

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350, S580e, 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2022 AMG EQS 53, and EQS 450+ vehicles. The high-voltage battery monitoring system software may not alert the driver of a battery malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."

Safety risk

A high-voltage battery monitoring system that does not alert the driver of a battery malfunction may increase the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070013.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V309000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 5, 2025.