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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
29%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On the date of purchase, while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle’s hood opened unexpectedly, obstructing my visibility and causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and enter a ditch. State Police responded, and the vehicle was towed immediately. This incident presents a serious safety defect. The is vehicle is certified by Mercedes Benz and purchased from Mercedes Benz Dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #11714687, filed 2026-01

“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 completely blank 0.4 seconds later. When the screen is blank the rearview backup camera is unavailable. Selecting reverse produces no image at all. …”

NHTSA complaint #11762332, filed 2026-09

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023229%

Other parts of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC

Electrical system
3 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology