CarRecallWatchThe 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (2 reports).
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 recalls
Electric car may not warn pedestrians when reversing
Certain electric Mercedes-Benz vehicles have software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System that can produce an incorrect external warning sound while the vehicle is reversing.
Battery Software Can Shut Off Drive Power Suddenly
The battery management software in certain electric vehicles may cause the high-voltage battery to shut down unexpectedly.
Most common 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
At vehicle mileage 11,308 with original tires and traveling at highway speed of approximately 70 miles per hour on an interstate highway, the right rear tire suffered a catastrophic, sudden blowout. The loss of control placed the vehicle and its occupants in immediate danger of collision with surrounding highway traffic. The vehicle was towed to Mercedes-Benz of Hilton Head where both rear tires were found to have worn excessively on the inside of the tire due to excessive negative camber built into the factory suspension geometry. Ten days after the blowout, we presented the vehicle to Mercedes-Benz of Asheville for follow-up inspection. The service department informed us that the replacem
we list the car on 2024 in the same year, EQS450+ 2024 model from S.M Dealer. In a few months after drove the car , I notice about the break having the problem, I took the car to S.M repair center,. Then again, a few months after the same problem, then Mr. Antonio Aranda, the service advisor, has indicated that the car break has been ok and there is no issue. We took the care gain, we had the same problem, and we have told by the same person that there are 2 recalls for this car, I asked why they didn't tell me about the recall, and got no respond. For the 3rd time I took the car to them with the new problem as a very loud explosion sound and a big spark when I was driving on the freeway,
On [XXX] at approximately [XXX] PDT, a 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450+ caught fire at an intersection in Irvine, California. The vehicle was being driven normally. It was NOT charging. It was NOT in a collision. It was stopped at the intersection when the fire began. There was no warning. Four occupants were inside: the driver (age [XXX] ), two minor children (ages [XXX] and [XXX] ), and one elderly passenger (age [XXX] ). All four escaped, but narrowly â the rear child safety locks barely released in time for the children to exit. The vehicle sustained catastrophic cabin burn-through and is a total loss. Smoke and flames appeared to originate from beneath the vehicle, consistent with a
Trunk opening and closing without warning. First incident occurred when sunroof was open and wouldn't close. Trunk would randomly open even when the car was parked and locked. Trunk opened when car was off and parked and pinned my 5 year old son between the trunk and our garage door. Trunk closed without warning and almost decapitated my husband and son Additionally, the door handles on the exterior of the car are constantly closing on our hands, pinching fingers and hands.
The EQS450's delivery was taken from the sonic walnut creek CA dealer on [XXX], the vehicle has ACC and brake assists malfunctioning issues. Phantom braking issues. On [XXX], I was traveling on Interstate at 70-75 mph with no nearby vehicles when the car suddenly braked as if there was a pending collision. It was very scary, it was so violent I thought I had hit something in the road, but it was a clear, dry, sunny day with no road hazards, obstacles or anything else that would have caused it. My wifeâs head whipped back and forth, resulting in an enduring headache for her through the rest of the evening. MB Naperville serviced vehicles twice in the past three months , updated software of
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 questions
Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450: Electric car may not warn pedestrians when reversing; Battery Software Can Shut Off Drive Power Suddenly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Electrical System (2), Lane Departure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.