2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 35 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 body and structure of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, 6% of the 35 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.
“Please note that back in April 2023 my car was lawfully parked, and other SUV (Mercedes MB) was backing up and touch my front bumper. Because of that impact my front plastic grill got cracked and damaged front camera. The estimate to repair was almost $3000.00. I might assume it was a large impact, but yesterday during carwash when my car was not moving, car in front (another small SUV) suddenly rolled back and simple touched my front bumper. Because of that impact i got similar damage - front plastic grill is cracked and front camera is damaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #11573091, filed 2024-02“To be clear, there has been no incident with my vehicle due to the lack of a hood latch safety release. This report is being made to call attention to a possible safety issue. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is fitted with two typical hood release latches, one on each side, operated by a single hood release lever in the cabin attached to the latches with a cable. The hood is NOT equipped with a hood latch safety release normally found on automotive hoods. The lack of a safety release increases the possibility that the hood will fly open if the primary latch mechanism fails while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11495874, filed 2022-12Related service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036511Aug 24, 2026Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EXAMPLE: when stored in trouser pocket…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11035214Jul 21, 2026Complaint Crackling and cracking noise from the outer wheel on the front axle when cornering Cause The noise is generated by a micromovement on the contact surface between the…
- 11034983Jul 3, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11034536Jul 1, 2026Complaint General information on the operation of the PRE-SAFE® Impulse system: The PRE-SAFE® Side Impulse system is a preventive, i.e. pre-collision occupant protection system…
- 11032518Apr 25, 2026The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no…
- 11031256Apr 2, 2026Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EXAMPLE: when stored in trouser pocket…
- 11030295Mar 26, 2026Complaint The "easy entry and exit feature" function deactivates itself after a brief period. (see attachment) Cause The cause is currently being investigated. Remedy Update the…
- 11030300Mar 23, 2026Complaint Depending on the identified problem (items 1-4), please implement the corresponding Remedy below (items 1-4): 1. KeylessGo sensor surfaces do not respond. Door handles…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
20 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
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.
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