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BrakesPart report

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
38%of 8 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 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Phantom braking brings vehicle to a stop like it hand an accident. Driver experiences loud warning sounds with sudden engagement of emergency brakes. It is terrifying experience so car was brought to the dealership multiple times but the can’t not fix the issue since it can’t be reproduced”

NHTSA complaint #11771528, filed 2026-10

“My Mercedes EQS SUV has experienced repeated safety-related defects. The brakes have intermittently locked up while driving, creating a serious safety concern. The vehicle also vibrates at highway speeds on the freeway. These issues have occurred on two separate occasions. Despite multiple service visits, the dealership has been unable to diagnose or repair the problems. During the first incident, they reset the software. During the most recent incident, multiple software error warnings appeared simultaneously, indicating system malfunctions (see images for documentation). …”

NHTSA complaint #11708709, filed 2026-01

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023338%

Other parts of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

Electrical system
4 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 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.

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