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US recalls (2)
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 and remedy
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.
Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints (1)
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS. Among 3 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 1).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| AMG EQS 4matic Plus Automatic (A1) | 76 | 81 | 78 | $950 |
| EQS 450 4matic Automatic (A1) | 91 | 93 | 92 | $850 |
| EQS 450 4matic (SUV) Automatic (A1) | 80 | 78 | 79 | $950 |
| EQS 450 Plus Automatic (A1) | 98 | 98 | 98 | $750 |
| EQS 450 Plus (SUV) Automatic (A1) | 84 | 79 | 82 | $900 |
| EQS 580 4matic Automatic (A1) | 93 | 93 | 93 | $800 |
| EQS 580 4matic (SUV) Automatic (A1) | 82 | 78 | 80 | $950 |
| EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV) Automatic (A1) | 76 | 76 | 76 | $1,000 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.