Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS Reliable?

2022–2026 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.

The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other hybrids — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.

64/100
Good

Reliability Score

11
Total Recalls
80
Owner Complaints
27
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
Recall intensity (what drives the score)
3.7 recalls/yr vs. hybrid median 2.4/yr
Safety record (separate score)
Lowno open investigations · 0 deaths, 27 injuries on record

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Mercedes-Benz EQS Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026————Not enough data
2025————Not enough data
202401615—
68
Good
20234369—
60
Good
20227283—
64
Good

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

How the EQS Compares to Similar Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz EQS64/100
Hybrid Category Average65/100

The EQS scores 1 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
18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
SERVICE BRAKES
9
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
STRUCTURE:BODY
4

Based on 80 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS reliable?+

The Mercedes-Benz EQS scores 64/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 11 recall campaigns and 80 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 68/100 with 0 recalls and 16 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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