Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS Reliable?

20222026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

70/100
Good

Reliability Score

10
Total Recalls
59
Owner Complaints
23
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Mercedes-Benz EQS Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
202510
95
Excellent
20241812
81
Excellent
20234278
49
Fair
20224243
55
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the EQS Compares to Similar Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz EQS70/100
Hybrid Category Average74/100

The EQS scores 4 points below the average hybrid. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Mercedes-Benz EQS Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
15
SERVICE BRAKES
7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
POWER TRAIN
3

Based on 59 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS reliable?+

The Mercedes-Benz EQS scores 70/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 10 recall campaigns and 59 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year EQS is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2025 EQS achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 1 recall and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a EQS last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Mercedes-Benz EQS owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used EQS will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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