2023 Mercedes-Benz Amg Eqs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Service Brakes (2) · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2024-02-16 · campaign 24V115000 · 31,848 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:propulsion System 2023-06-05 · campaign 23V405000 · 8,281 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (239)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2026-09-26 · LI46.10-P-080896 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint slight creaking noises when steering. cause noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. remedy remove the horn contact plate and check the sleeves for noise; see attached video. if necessary, apply lubricant to the sleeves.
Electrical System 2026-09-25 · OTA-Comm. Mod. SW. Update · Over The Air
a software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system stability of the communication module. the update is free of charge and runs in the background, which takes about 8 minutes to install. during this time, the vehicle can be driven without any restrictions, an
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Electrical System 2026-09-17 · LI54.30-P-080963 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint issue after ota update ic odometer reading blank("_ _ _ _") ic maintanence data unavailable cause ota update e61.0 remedy in the ic control unit log, please check the following information: verify whether dtcs b228229, b228287, and b226656 are present in either a or a+s. verify that status
Electrical System 2026-09-15 · LI82.60-P-080383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations. the ui continues to show the old station’s artwork instead of updating to the new one. cause when a new station change request is triggered, a temporary glitch is causing the head unit application to fail to overwrite the pr
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Showing the 6 most recent of 239 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-30 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 47,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 mercedes-benz eqs amg 4matic. the contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. while exiting the vehicle, the vehicle shut off. the vehicle automatically locked after closing the door. the contact's child became locked inside the vehicle on several occasions. the contact's hus…”
2024-09-21 · Service Brakes“- emergency braking, yes available. - it's a fatal issue. my family and i are at collision risk. - no they always say “not duplicate the issue” -inspected by the dealer. - the collision warning sound went off. i was driving on the highway by speed 60 mph and no cars were behind me and the car in front of me was so far and suddenly the emergency br…”
2024-03-25 · Vehicle Speed Control“see uploaded file sent to mercedes-benz. includes description of incident…”
2024-03-02 · Unknown Or Other“when operating the vehicle, the mbux system will switch the user profile without warning. when doing this it will reposition the driver seat for the new profile which causing interruption to the driver operating the vehicle. during the unexpected change the driver seat and the external mirrors will reposition to the switched user profile. this has …”
2023-09-19 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“the automatic emergency braking failed. …”
2023-07-11 · Forward Collision Avoidance · 20,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 mercedes-benz eqs. the contact stated that while reversing, the collision avoidance system inadvertently activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. additionally, while driving forward, the failure occurred, causing unknown messages to be displayed and alarms to be activated inside the vehicle. also additionally, the sy…”
2023-07-04 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“i had a forward collision with 2 cars. my brake has been failed and forward collision warning system failed. i leased the car because of the safety features but i am really disappointed. since i had my kids in the car with me. it was a really horrible experience and i can't drive the car anymore because of the safety issues.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.