2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 7 complaints (64% of the total), followed by other or unknown (7) and brakes (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 237 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown7 64%
- Brakes2 18%
- Electrical system1 9.1%
- Seat belts1 9.1%
Example complaints
Forward collision avoidance: “Emergency braking system and violent seat belt retraction activated in error with no other vehicle in front of on my car . As I have vertigo and a pacemaker the seat belt retraction snapped my head forward in tightening my body but not my head resulting in severe head movement causing extreme dizziness. Also the rapid seat belt retraction place strong pressure on my pacemaker”
NHTSA complaint #11668476, filed 2025-06Other or unknown: “when I was driving on freeway at 40-50 miles/hour with my daughter I started getting messages Risk of vehicle rolling away Active Emergency Stop Assist currently unavailable Service required do not change transmission position . I got scared and moved to side safety lane in heavy running traffic. Car stopped and I tried to restart the car but car will not start at all and was getting all those messages. …”
NHTSA complaint #11573909, filed 2024-02Brakes: “Description of Incident: While attempting to reverse out of my driveway, I experienced a catastrophic and life-threatening malfunction with my vehicle. I was in reverse gear when the car came to an abrupt, extremely forceful stop, which caused the vehicle to jerk violently forward. This sudden and unprovoked halt put me and my passenger at risk of serious injury. My foot was on the brake the entire time. As the car stopped so unexpectedly, I shifted into Drive in an attempt to inch forward. …”
NHTSA complaint #11615797, filed 2024-09Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Recalls and investigations
- 24V115000Feb 16, 2024Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 2023–2024, EQS 450 2023–2024, Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC 2023–2024 +20 more
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe…
- 23V405000Jun 5, 2023Electrical system › Propulsion systemCovers: Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 2022–2023, EQS 450 2022–2023, AMG EQS 2022–2023 +1 more
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS 450, AMG EQS, EQS 580, and 2023 AMG EQE vehicles. A software error in the electric drivetrain may cause a loss of drive power.
- 23V309000May 2, 2023Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery thermal › Management › SoftwareCovers: Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 2022–2023, EQS 450 2022–2023, EQE 350 4MATIC 2023 +2 more
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350, S580e, 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2022 AMG EQS 53, and EQS 450+ vehicles. The high-voltage battery monitoring system software may not alert the driver of a battery malfunction. As such, these…
Recall details for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 237 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038188Sep 26, 2026Steering. Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering. Cause Noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. Remedy Remove the horn contact plate and check the sleeves for noise; see…
- 11038222Sep 25, 2026Electrical system. A software update will be performed that provides enhancements to the robustness and system stability of the communication module. The update is free of charge and runs in the background, which…
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Brakes. Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is…
- 11038175Sep 17, 2026Electrical system. Complaint Issue after OTA Update IC Odometer Reading blank("_ _ _ _") IC Maintanence data unavailable Cause OTA Update E61.0 Remedy In the IC Control Unit Log, please check the following…
- 11038174Sep 15, 2026Electrical system. Complaint Radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations. The UI continues to show the old station’s artwork instead of updating to the new one. Cause When a new station change…
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Body and structure. Complaint 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 continues to occur even…
- 11037806Sep 11, 2026Electrical system. Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious cause usually with one of the following scenarios: • Flashing without a speed limit ("‑ ‑")…
- 11037228Aug 28, 2026Steering. Complaint During part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time. OR Rattling, humming, dry sliding/gravel noise from the electric steering…
- 11036511Aug 24, 2026Electrical system, Body and structure. Complaint 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, handbag etc. Remedy…
- 11036608Aug 22, 2026Electrical system. Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious cause usually with one of the following scenarios: • Flashing without a speed limit ("‑ ‑")…
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 6 | — | 12 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 is reported most often?
Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 7 complaints (64% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 7.
Has the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.