Defect Summary: 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."
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The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS is associated with 13 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Structure & Body, accounting for 3 reports (23% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 76 to 96 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 280–352 miles across 9 certified vehicle configurations. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 13 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
- • Primary Defect Domain: Structure & Body (3 / 23%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 0 crash / 1 fire / 4 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Certified Range: 76 MPGe across 9 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG EQS 4matic Plus 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 79 MPGe | 85 MPGe | 82 MPGe | 305 mi | $900 / yr |
| EQS 450 Plus 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 95 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 96 MPGe | 352 mi | $800 / yr |
| EQS 580 4matic 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 95 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 96 MPGe | 345 mi | $800 / yr |
| EQS 450 4matic 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 93 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 95 MPGe | 345 mi | $800 / yr |
| EQS 450 Plus (SUV) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 90 MPGe | 85 MPGe | 87 MPGe | 339 mi | $850 / yr |
| EQS 580 4matic (SUV) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 87 MPGe | 83 MPGe | 85 MPGe | 330 mi | $900 / yr |
| EQS 450 4matic (SUV) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 86 MPGe | 84 MPGe | 85 MPGe | 330 mi | $900 / yr |
| EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 82 MPGe | 83 MPGe | 82 MPGe | 321 mi | $950 / yr |
| EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 75 MPGe | 77 MPGe | 76 MPGe | 280 mi | $1,000 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | — | ||||
| 4 DR RWD | — |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS?
Summary of 13 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS problems & component breakdown (10 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS
How many safety recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS have?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS?
NHTSA records list 13 consumer defect complaints for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Structure & Body, appearing in 3 filings (23% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS?
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
What is the electric driving range of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The all-electric 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 280 to 352 miles per full charge across certified configurations.
Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 96 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.