2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 580 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (237)
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 237 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-22 · Service Brakes“emergency braking system and violent seat belt retraction activated in error with no other vehicle in front of on my car . as i have vertigo and a pacemaker the seat belt retraction snapped my head forward in tightening my body but not my head resulting in severe head movement causing extreme dizziness. also the rapid seat belt retraction place st…”
2024-09-21 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“description of incident: while attempting to reverse out of my driveway, i experienced a catastrophic and life-threatening malfunction with my vehicle. i was in reverse gear when the car came to an abrupt, extremely forceful stop, which caused the vehicle to jerk violently forward. this sudden and unprovoked halt put me and my passenger at risk of …”
2024-09-06 · Unknown Or Other“my 2023 eqs 580 randomly stops while driving. it has happened 5+ times while traveling at speeds between 10-25mph. my dealer here in atlanta has replaced the front sensor which didn't resolve the issue. i am thankful that so far the vehicle has not stopped on city streets and not highways. there are no warnings just a hard stopped like other compl…”
2024-08-27 · Unknown Or Other“mercedes benz usa has been equipping their 2023 eqs580 4matic sedans with summer tires. it makes the vehicle very unsafe while driving in winters. these are the tires which are not supported by the tire manufactures on their websites, but only supported by mercedes benz usa on their website. i am trying to report this so that it can be looked into.…”
2024-07-08 · Unknown Or Other“i now have experienced a third incident (within 30 days) where the audio and communications fail in my 2023 eqs580. this causes the car phone, radio, and other audio mediums to become inoperable. this has happened on three separate times during the month of june, and i placed the vehicle in service at the dealership each successive time; the vehicl…”
2024-07-05 · Unknown Or Other“two weeks ago, we got warning messages about the active steering function being inoperative and the active emergency stop function being unavailable. additionally, the driver side rear tire has consistenly lost air pressure repeatedly since the car was purchased in the fall of 2023. the dealer examined the car and was unable to replicate any of t…”
2024-07-01 · Visibility/Wiper“severe safety issue involving my 2023 mercedes. on [xxx] around 2pm, i experienced a terrifying incident while driving northbound on [xxx]. at approximately 59 mph, with clear weather and no vehicles nearby, a loud blast suddenly erupted from my vehicle, a sound similar to a shotgun blast or fireworks. i was in shock and initially unsure of what ha…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.