NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Safety Record
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 63 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS registers no crash-test ratings from NHTSA; the agency has not evaluated this model year. Consequently, no federal Safety Index score can be assigned. The available federal safety data for the EQS indicates a Light recall and complaint burden. There are zero open recall campaigns on file. Owners have lodged 63 complaints. This constitutes the full extent of the federal safety record for the 2023 EQS.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 63 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS registered no active recall campaigns, an uncommon occurrence in federal safety data. This absence of recalls, combined with a complaint volume of 63 unverified reports, places the 2023 EQS in a favorable position regarding its federal safety-data activity. However, within these 63 reports, a notable concentration of concerns centers on Forward Collision Avoidance and the Electrical System. These areas are critical to the vehicle's safety architecture. Furthermore, the complaint record includes 20 alleged injuries and 6 alleged crashes, all of which remain unverified. With no tested sibling years available in our data, cross-year crash-test comparisons are not possible for this model.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs have any recalls?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no recall-related park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year based on the current federal record. Shoppers should still verify their individual VIN at nhtsa.gov, as the recall record can be updated at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs?
NHTSA has received 63 unverified owner-reported complaints for the 2023 EQS. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance with 31 reported complaints, Electrical System with 20, and Service Brakes with 18. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
63 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs?
Any shopper considering a used 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS should run the vehicle's VIN through NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm whether any open recall applies to that specific unit, as recall status is tied to the individual vehicle identification number.
- NHTSA has no crash-test score for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS specifically, so no star ratings or Safety Index exist for this model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are currently on file for the 2023 EQS, meaning no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories are associated with this year at this time.
- Forward Collision Avoidance is the single most-reported complaint component for this model year with 31 unverified allegations, a detail particularly relevant given how central that system is to the vehicle's active-safety design.
- The 63 total unverified complaints include 20 reported injury allegations and 6 reported crash allegations, all of which remain unconfirmed consumer reports to NHTSA and not established findings.
FAQ2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs safety questions
Was the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 63 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 63 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Eqs 2023.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.