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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs

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

0Recalls
63Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ EQS

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the brand's flagship all-electric sedan, positioned squarely against the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air in the luxury EV segment. It targets affluent buyers who want a tech-forward, ultra-premium cabin experience without sacrificing the prestige of the three-pointed star. Offered in standard and AMG-tuned variants, it represents Mercedes-Benz's most ambitious push into battery-electric territory.

VERDICT

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqs has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 63 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 EQS for its extraordinarily refined interior, the sweeping Hyperscreen infotainment display, and its whisper-quiet, floating ride quality. Driving dynamics are described as smooth and effortless rather than sporty, which suits the limousine-like character. Some reviewers note the exterior styling and complex technology can feel polarizing, but the overall cabin refinement and comfort are consistently highlighted as segment-leading.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

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

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

6reported crash
1reported fire
20reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsForward Collision Avoidance 31Electrical System 20Service Brakes 18Unknown Or Other 17Vehicle Speed Control 4Fuel/Propulsion System 3

Other Eqs years

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