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Mercedes-Benz EQS 2022-2026 (V297)

Mercedes-Benz EQS
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Price
$102,310–$150,000
Range
390 mi
  • Strength: Excellent running costs
  • Strength: Excellent cargo & utility
  • Strength: Excellent tech
  • Watch-out: Poor reliability
  • Watch-out: Below-average value retention
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How it scores for you10 scores
A hushed, Hyperscreen-lined tech flagship whose resale collapse makes it a terrible new buy and a tempting used one.
Reliability27

Recalled about 50% more often than cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); 3 of its 18 recalls were serious. About 20% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -4 points for its wider reputation.

Safety50

Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.

Running costs95

About $700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 95% of cars we track.

Cargo & utility94

22 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 94% of other sedans we track.

Passenger space68

Generous rear room, though the arc roofline and high floor undercut true S-Class spread-out space.

Driving fun45

Massive effortless thrust and rear-steer agility, yet deliberately numb and cocooning.

Tech88

56-inch Hyperscreen, rear-axle steering, and flagship ADAS - the brand's tech showcase.

Comfort85

Among the quietest, plushest cabins on sale; S-Class-grade isolation.

Value retention35

EVs have typically lost value the fastest.

Capability30

No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.

Safety & recalls28 recalls

Not yet rated by NHTSA.

28 recalls · 4 common complaint areas across 2022–2025

  • Electrical — 20 complaints (2023)
  • Recall — Electrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software (2025)
  • Unknown or other — 13 complaints (2023)

2026

No recorded issues.

2025

  • RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software24V372000

    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, 202

  • RecallBack over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert25V366000

    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.

2024

  • RecallElectrical: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers24V115000

    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.

  • RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software24V372000

    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, 202

  • RecallElectrical: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers25V255000

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.

  • RecallBack over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert25V366000

    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.

2023

  • RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery thermal: management: software23V309000

    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 requir

  • RecallElectrical: propulsion system23V405000

    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.

  • RecallSeat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly23V464000

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS450 and 2022 EQS580 vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear seat belt buckles to the body of the vehicle may not be secured properly.

  • RecallElectrical: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers24V115000

    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.

  • RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software24V372000

    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, 202

  • RecallAirbags: critical fasteners24V960000

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling a certain 2023 EQS 450+ vehicle. The mounting brackets near the roof may have sharp edges that can damage the side-curtain air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (F

  • RecallElectrical: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers25V255000

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.

  • RecallBack over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert25V366000

    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.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical20 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The center console display (MBUX) on this 2023 EQS 450 4MATIC fails while the vehicle is in use. There is no warning lamp, chime or message first. Sometimes it flickers on and off; other times it goes fully blank and stays blank, unresponsive to touch. Owner video shows the display working and then

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other13 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    There are several issue with the 2024 Mercedes EQS. I had the car have a full system failure and stop in the middle of the road with no warning. It could not even be towed. Apparently coolant was leaking without any warning. This caused a complete system failure- car wouldn't power on, couldn't be t

  • Complaint clusterBrakes11 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES

    The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS450. The contact stated while driving over a bump in the roadway and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop, causing the braking distance to become extended. The contact stated that the failure occasionally occurred while braking w

  • Complaint clusterForward collision avoidance10 complaintscomplaints:FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

    Several times, the car's "panic braking" has randomly slammed the brakes and tightened the seat belt. After the first few times, I took it to Mercedes and they re-uploaded software which was hard for them for some reason. It fixed the problem. Luckily, I had always been on small streets. But tod

2022

  • RecallCommunication: auto crash notification; electrical system: software21V00J000

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS450, S500, and S580 vehicles. The communication module software may restrict or disable the emergency call system (eCall).

  • RecallElectrical: software21V931000

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580, 2022 EQS450, EQS580, and S500 vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account. The MBUX infotainment system might allow activation of the television and internet display while driving, causing a distraction for the dri

  • RecallElectrical system; structure: frame and members22V112000

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4Matic, and AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ vehicles. The ground connection on the front-left longitudinal member and an electrical connection for the electric auxiliary heater in the engine compartment may be improperly secured

  • RecallExterior lighting: back up lights; exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights; exterior lighting: turn signal22V167000

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and 2021 S500 and S580 vehicles. A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.

  • RecallSteering: steering wheel/handle bar22V189000

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel. Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not dete

  • RecallCommunication: auto crash notification; electrical system: software22V190000

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450 and EQS 580 vehicles. A software error may cause the overhead control panel to become permanently deactivated.

  • RecallStructure: body: bumpers; structure: frame and members22V467000

    Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, EQS 580 and AMG EQS53 vehicles. The front or rear bumper tow ring assembly may have insufficient thread depth, which can result in the tow ring detaching from the vehicle.

  • RecallBack over prevention: display function22V493000

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG EQS53, EQS580, EQS450, 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the MBUX multimedia system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements

  • RecallElectrical: ADAS: driver monitoring: camera/sensor; visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior; visibility: windshield23V074000

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS580 vehicles. The multi-purpose camera and the rearview mirror may be insufficiently attached to the windshield and may detach, impairing front passenger air bag deployment and various assistance systems, including Adaptive Cruise Control

  • RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery thermal: management: software23V309000

    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 requir

  • RecallElectronic stability control (esc): control module: software23V360000

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2023 Maybach S 580, Maybach S 680, and S 580e vehicles. The electronic stability program (ESP) software may malfunction, which can result in disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including the anti-lock brake system, ac

  • RecallElectrical: propulsion system23V405000

    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.

  • RecallSeat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly23V464000

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS450 and 2022 EQS580 vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear seat belt buckles to the body of the vehicle may not be secured properly.

  • RecallBack over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert25V366000

    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.

  • Complaint clusterBrakes12 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES

    The contact owned a 2022 Mercedes Benz EQS 450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and approaching a parked vehicle on the side of the road, the contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the brake fa

  • Complaint clusterElectrical9 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The speed limit indicator included in the software package flashes constantly (approximately once per second), both inside the instrument cluster and in the Heads Up Display. The speed limit shown is almost always not accurate to the current speed limit, even when passing multiple very clear road si

  • Complaint clusterForward collision avoidance9 complaintscomplaints:FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

    My wife has experienced six emergency braking events where there was no other car around. Three of the events have occurred at the exact same place. First event: backing slowly out of a parking space and the car suddenly stopped with no traffic in the area Second event: Backing out of a parking s

Cost to own$68,000 / 5 yr

MSRP, new

$102,310–$150,000

Estimated used price, by model year

2026$139,500–$150,000
2025$101,600–$119,300
2024$79,000–$92,800
2023$60,900–$71,500
2022$46,400–$54,500

$700/yr

EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.

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Specs
MSRPNew $102,310–$150,000
Efficiency390 mi range
Seats5
DrivetrainAWD
PowertrainEV

City MPG

101

Highway MPG

105

Combined MPG

103

Electric range

390 mi

Horsepower

649 hp

Doors

4

Cargo volume

22 cu ft

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