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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqb

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
81Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ EQB

The Mercedes-Benz EQB is a compact electric SUV that slots into the growing luxury EV segment, targeting buyers who want premium badge appeal, a practical crossover footprint, and zero-emission driving. Available in five- and seven-seat configurations, it competes against rivals like the BMW iX1 and Volvo XC40 Recharge, appealing to urban families and tech-forward luxury shoppers who do not want to sacrifice refinement for electrification.

VERDICT

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqb has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 81 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the EQB for its polished cabin materials, composed ride quality, and the seamless way it integrates Mercedes-Benz infotainment into an electric platform. Driving dynamics are described as smooth and undemanding rather than sporty. Some reviewers note that the cargo and interior packaging reflects its combustion-platform origins, and that the value proposition relative to rivals deserves close scrutiny.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqb at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

81 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 63Fuel/Propulsion System 14Unknown Or Other 13Engine 8Power Train 5Forward Collision Avoidance 3

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Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mercedes-Benz Eqb 2023. Methodology · Disclosure