Model year record

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS580

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 8 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V405000

Electrical system: propulsion system

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
8,281
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-05
Owners notified
2023-07-19

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V309000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery thermal: management: software

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery thermal: management: software
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
3,828
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-02
Owners notified
2023-08-18

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3
Unknown or other3
Electrical system1
Forward collision avoidance: warnings1

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.