Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS Reliable?

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

75/100
Good

Reliability Score

20
Total Recalls
56
Owner Complaints
11
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Mercedes-Benz EQS Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
202520
83
Excellent
202435
84
Excellent
20236278
68
Good
20229243
66
Good

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

How the EQS Compares to Similar Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz EQS75/100
Hybrid Category Average74/100

The EQS scores 1 points above the average hybrid — a strong result.

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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
STRUCTURE:BODY
3

Based on 56 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS reliable?+

The Mercedes-Benz EQS scores 75/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 20 recall campaigns and 56 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year EQS is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2024 EQS achieved the highest reliability score of 84/100 with 3 recalls and 5 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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