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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe

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

0Recalls
38Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ EQE

The Mercedes-Benz EQE is a fully electric mid-size luxury sedan competing against the BMW i5 and Audi e-tron GT. Positioned as the electric counterpart to the E-Class, it targets affluent buyers who want zero-emission driving wrapped in premium materials and advanced technology. For 2023 and 2024, it represents Mercedes-Benz's push into mainstream electric luxury, aimed squarely at tech-forward professionals upgrading from traditional executive sedans.

VERDICT

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqe has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 38 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 regard the EQE as a polished and refined executive sedan that delivers a smooth, hushed driving experience well suited to luxury buyers. The interior draws consistent praise for its expansive optional Hyperscreen display and upscale materials, though some find the interface overly complex. Ride comfort and cabin refinement are frequently highlighted as class strengths, with driving dynamics described as composed rather than sporty.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

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

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

6reported crash
1reported fire
4reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 15Service Brakes 10Forward Collision Avoidance 9Unknown Or Other 8Power Train 5Vehicle Speed Control 4

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