Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV reliability: common problems by model year
Across 2 model years, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has 111 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and service brakes. 2023 drew the most complaints (65), 2022 the fewest (46).
2
Model years tracked
111
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
65
Median per year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $78,016–$119,690.
Which EQS SUV years have the most problems?
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between strong praise for luxury, comfort, and refinement, and significant criticism for exterior styling, software/electronic bugs, and rapid depreciation. The vehicle is consistently described as exceptionally quiet, smoot
Software and electronic glitches: Infotainment screen failures (Hyperscreen not turning on), system freezes, buggy interfaces, and recalls for software errors causing potential loss of drive power. Frequency: very frequent.
Rapid depreciation: Severe loss in value, enabling deep discounts on new and nearly-new vehicles but negatively impacting original buyers. Frequency: very frequent.
Exterior styling criticism: Described as bland, frumpy, ugly, or unappealing, particularly in comparison to competitors. Frequency: very frequent.
Excessive wheel and tire issues: Rapid tread wear, and bending or cracking of the standard cast alloy wheels (especially 21-inch), attributed to the vehicle's heavy weight and poor road conditions. Frequency: recurrent.
Build quality inconsistencies: Isolated reports of creaks, rattles, or panel misalignment, though other owners report exemplary build quality. No widespread consensus on manufacturing defects. Frequency: isolated.
Owner insights cover all generations of the EQS SUV. Individual model years are broken down above.