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Mercedes-Benz EQS

Mercedes-Benz EQS Years to Avoid

3 scored model years (2022–2024) · model average 52/100

Skip the 2022 model. Owners report sudden hard braking with nothing ahead, false emergency braking alerts, and electrical faults that include a power shutdown on the interstate. Buy a 2024 instead, which has far fewer complaints and recalls.

Verdict

Avoid
2022 44/100
Buy
2024 61/100
Model average
52/100
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Mercedes-Benz EQS Years to Avoid

These model years score significantly below the Mercedes-Benz EQS average of 52/100.

#YearScoreRatingRecallsComplaintsTop Issue
1202244/100Mixed1445Service Brakes (11)

Why These Years Should Be Avoided

44
MixedReliability score: 44 out of 100, rated Mixed

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS

Sudden braking with no obstacle ahead leads the complaints, at speeds from a crawl in reverse to 75 mph, usually with no warning light. Forward collision avoidance fires falsely too, and repeat failures after software updates are reported. Electrical reports include a total power shutdown that caused a crash. The year also has 14 recalls.

14 recalls45 complaintsEst. repair:

Top issues: Service Brakes (11), Forward Collision Avoidance (9), Electrical System (8), Wheels (3), Power Train (3), Vehicle Speed Control (3)

View full 2022reliability report →

What Are Common Mercedes-Benz EQS Problems?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

24 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2022

2023: The car shuts down while driving, often on highways, with "Battery malfunction," "Towing not permitted," or electrical failure warnings.

SERVICE BRAKES

23 complaints

Most reported in 2022, 2023

2022: Sudden, unprompted hard braking dominates these reports.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

19 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2022

2023: Phantom braking dominates.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

12 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: Sunroof glass shatters without warning, mostly at highway speed, with a bang drivers compare to a gunshot.

STRUCTURE

9 complaints

Most reported in 2024, 2023, 2022

2024: Panoramic sunroof glass shatters while the car is moving at normal speed, with no rocks or other vehicles nearby, and can spray glass shards into the cabin.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 complaints

Most reported in 2022, 2023

2022: These complaints describe two problems: unintended acceleration and cruise control that fails to stop.

Best Mercedes-Benz EQS Year to Buy Instead

61
GoodReliability score: 61 out of 100, rated Good

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS

The 2024 model has 6 owner complaints and 4 recalls, against 45 complaints and 14 recalls for 2022. It has now been on the road two years, so the sample is still small. Its reports center on sunroof glass, the power trunk and door handles, not the braking faults seen in earlier years. Those reports involve injuries, so check them.

Score: 61/100 (Good)4 recalls6 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Even the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS has 4 recalls on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Mercedes-Benz EQS years should I avoid?
Avoid the 2022. It has the most recalls of any year, 14, and the highest complaint rate per vehicle sold. Owners report sudden hard braking, false emergency braking and electrical faults, including a power shutdown on the interstate.
Which Mercedes-Benz EQS year should I buy instead?
Buy the 2024. It has far fewer owner complaints and recalls than 2022 and 2023. It has been on the road two years, so its record is still short. Its reports mostly concern sunroof glass, the power trunk and door handles.
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS a safe choice?
The 2023 is a middle option. Its reliability is mixed, and it has the most owner complaints of any year, led by electrical issues and false emergency braking. Its complaint rate per vehicle sold is well below 2022. The 2024 is the better buy.
What goes wrong with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS?
Owners report the car braking hard with no vehicle or obstacle ahead, from a crawl in reverse to 75 mph. Automatic emergency braking also fires falsely. Dealers often cannot reproduce either fault. Some owners report repeat failures after software updates.
Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS have problems too?
Yes, but with fewer complaints. The 2024 has 6 in total. Three concern structure: sunroof glass shattering while moving, the power trunk moving on its own, and door handles retracting onto fingers. All three report injuries, so inspect those parts.

How we score every Mercedes-Benz EQS model year

Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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