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Mercedes-Benz · NHTSA safety record

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+

Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government holds on this vehicle.

11

Complaints

2

Crashes

1

Fires

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

Owners of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ have filed 11 safety complaints with NHTSA between October 2023 and July 2026. The most complained-about system is the brakes, named in 4 of them (36%).

NHTSA has issued 8 recalls covering this vehicle.

Recalls (8)

STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

25V533000 · August 20, 2025

The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
The risk
A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · up to 3,749 vehicles across all model years covered

BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

25V366000 · June 5, 2025

The defect
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."
The risk
A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
The 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.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · up to 94 vehicles across all model years covered

WHEELS:RIM

25V150000 · March 7, 2025

The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350 4MATIC and EQE 350+ vehicles. The rim inserts may detach from the wheels while driving.
The risk
Wheel rim insert detachment can create a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rim inserts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030016.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · up to 4 vehicles across all model years covered

WHEELS:RIM

25V150000 · March 7, 2025

The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350 4MATIC and EQE 350+ vehicles. The rim inserts may detach from the wheels while driving.
The risk
Wheel rim insert detachment can create a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rim inserts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030016.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · up to 4 vehicles across all model years covered

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

24V115000 · February 16, 2024

The defect
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. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.
The risk
An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · up to 31,848 vehicles across all model years covered

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

23V853000 · December 15, 2023

The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350 vehicles equipped with comfort suspension. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted due to a software error in the headlight control unit.
The risk
Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic and impair the dynamic driving control performance. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the headlight control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by February 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · up to 10 vehicles across all model years covered

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

23V555000 · August 4, 2023

The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 AMG EQE, EQE 500, and EQE 350 vehicles. The absorbers in the roof frame may not be secured properly and can detach during window air bag deployment.
The risk
In the event of a crash with window air bag deployment, detached absorbers can strike vehicle occupants and increase their risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the absorbers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080004.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · up to 10 vehicles across all model years covered

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE

23V309000 · May 2, 2023

The defect
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."
The risk
A high-voltage battery monitoring system that does not alert the driver of a battery malfunction may increase the risk of an injury.
The 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.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · up to 3,828 vehicles across all model years covered

What owners report

Complaints naming each system. One complaint can name several, so these add up to more than 11.

SERVICE BRAKES 4 36%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 27%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2 18%
AIR BAGS 1 9%
LANE DEPARTURE 1 9%
POWER TRAIN 1 9%
STEERING 1 9%
STRUCTURE 1 9%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 9%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 9%
VISIBILITY 1 9%

When the complaints arrived

By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures happened. They peaked in 2024 at 5.

2023 2024 2026
2023 to 2026, the last of them a part year

In owners' own words

Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the people who filed them, not findings of fault.

AIR BAGS

1 injured · crash · towed

Description of Incident: On January 19, 2026, this vehicle was involved in a severe frontal collision. Despite significant structural damage resulting in a total loss (GEICO Claim: 0445628610101151), multiple critical safety systems failed to activate. Specific System Failures: SRS (Airbags): None of the 10 airbags deployed despite a high-energy impact that met deployment thresholds. Active Brake Assist: The system failed to monitor traffic or apply autonomous braking to reduce impact severity. Steering/Stability Assist: No steering intervention or collision warnings were provided during the pre-crash phase. GUARD 360: Collision detection monitoring failed to log the event. Safety Risk: The

NHTSA complaint 11713424, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire

***THIS IS NOT MY CAR*** My car was in for service at the dealer. The dealer provided this EQE350 as a loaner. The loaner was electric, which exploded in our garage and burned the house down. The dwelling is 100% loss and 90% of contents were lost. We have pictures and videos from ring doorbells showing the combustion, and you can hear the thermal runaway. Please help us. GOOGLE "Mercedes Benz EQE Garage Fire Florida".

NHTSA complaint 11571649. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

crash · towed

THIS IS A SUDDEN ACCELATION INCIDENT in reverse with a brake incident. On January 11, 2024 shortly after 12:00 p.m., I was leaving my home and reversing out of my garage. As the tail of the car went slightly beyond the garage door, it stopped abruptly as if detecting something in the path of the car behind it. As I was looking at the rear camera to see why it stopped and what was in the path and contemplating whether I should get out and go see in person (as I did not clearly see anything in the rear camera) the car started moving again at what felt like a high-speed, backwards as I was still in reverse. I tried to brake but the brakes did not work. So, I started turning so as not to go

NHTSA complaint 11572481, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

STRUCTURE:BODY
As i was driving on the interstate, i heard a gunshot-like explosion and the sunroof glass broke. Glass shards fell into the car. I had to slow down to 30 mph and exit the interstate. There was no obvious road debris or cars around me at the time of the incident. I drove the car to the dealership where it is for repair

NHTSA complaint 11749068. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
LEMON LAW NOTICE: [XXX]– [2023 CPO Mercedes EQE350+] – Repeated Defects- Vehicle Safety feautures non functional I request that the TxDMV Enforcement Division investigate the deceptive trade and inspection practices of Mercedes-Benz of North Houston, and compel the dealership to cover the full physical repair and component costs required to bring this vehicle back into manufacturer safety compliance at my local servicing facility. I hold formal video diagnostic evidence provided by a certified technician confirming these facts and will provide it immediately upon request by an investigator. To: AutoNation Corporate Customer Care / Executive Escalations From: [XXX] Date: June 20, 2026

NHTSA complaint 11745521, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR
The vehicle has had repeated failures related to the air conditioning system and abnormal battery drain when the heating system is used. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership four times for the same issue and has spent more than two months in total at the dealership for repairs. The technicians have indicated that they have not been able to properly repair the problem. The vehicle continues to have unresolved defects affecting its normal operation and reliability. The vehicle has been at the dealer again from 3/26/2026 to present.

NHTSA complaint 11729782. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SERVICE BRAKES
My Mercedes-Benz EQE has an intermittent but dangerous brake failure. When braking lightly and then needing to brake harder, the brake pedal becomes soft and fades, sinking further with almost no increase in braking power. The vehicle continues moving forward even when pressing the pedal harder. I must quickly release the pedal and press it again to regain braking. This creates a serious risk of crashing, especially at low speeds or in traffic. The issue is happening more frequently. Mercedes-Benz of Encino told me “everything is good,” but the issue continues. Another dealership (Mercedes Keys European) refused to even inspect the vehicle. A loaner EQE I drove for several days did NOT have

NHTSA complaint 11701695, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SERVICE BRAKES
September 8th, 2024 @ approximately 3pm My Mercedes EQE 350+ accelerated to a high speed when the front tire touched a curb. The car ran over the curb and into the parking lot. I was able to steer the car but the brakes didn't work. The car kept going through a stop sign and into the intersection. Luckily there were no cars in the intersection and I finally thought to turn the car off. It then stopped. The whole rubber covering over the battery was destroyed from the rocks on the curb. The battery was severely damaged also. The car was at the dealership from Friday Sept 13th until around Oct 9th. They finished their testing and sent the info to corporate Mercedes on Wed Sept. 18th. I

NHTSA complaint 11619675, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

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Model year Complaints Recalls Deaths
2024 8 4

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Where these numbers come from

A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.

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