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2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 1 fire, and a complaint index of 0, ranking 3rd worst of 3 model years with data. It has 2 recalls, including an electrical system battery management software fix.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#3 of 3 Eqs450 years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
5
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
—
no alternative with data
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
90.5
90.5 city / 90.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Top 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System2 (40%)
  2. Brakes1 (20%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (20%)
  4. Fuel System1 (20%)
  5. Lane Departure1 (20%)
  6. Steering1 (20%)
  7. Structure & Body1 (20%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (20%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain1 (20%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Adaptive cruise control and brake assist can misfire, causing sudden phantom braking at highway speed with no obstacle present.
  • The trunk has opened and closed on its own, including while the car was parked, locked, and powered off.
  • Door handles reportedly malfunctioned alongside the unpredictable trunk behavior.
2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 complaints: complaints filed per month1Jun 2025Mar 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
5 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2025 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2025 (1).

2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V366000Jun 5, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras94 vehicles

    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 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.

  2. NHTSA 24V372000May 28, 2024Electrical System14,912 vehicles

    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+, 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: 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.

2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
90.5 MPG
Highway
90.5 MPG
Combined
90.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$825
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Electricity
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Eqs450 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202220232024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022No verdict50341397
2023No verdict10028685
2024No verdict05290.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 reliable?
NHTSA lists 5 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2024 Eqs450, which ranks 3rd worst among the 3 model years with data, meaning it currently has fewer reported issues than 2022 and 2023.
What are the most common problems on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450?
Electrical System issues make up 40% of complaints, with Brakes, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Fuel System, Lane Departure, Steering, Structure & Body, and Suspension each at 20%.
Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs450 have any recalls?
Yes, there are 2 recalls: one for Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System software (25V366000) and one for the battery management system software (24V372000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
Were there any fires or crashes reported for the 2024 Eqs450?
NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 0 crashes among the 5 complaints filed for this model year, with 5 injuries reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.