NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs Safety Record
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS has not been evaluated by NHTSA's crash-test program. Consequently, this model carries no federal star ratings and has not been assigned a Safety Index score. The vehicle's record shows zero open recall campaigns and a total of 12 unverified owner complaints. While this data offers a limited view, it does not present immediate cause for concern. Without crash-test results, no definitive assessment of its crashworthiness can be made from federal testing data.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data at nhtsa.gov.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 12 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS begins its record with a clear recall slate, placing it in the Light recall and complaint burden band. Although the total volume of 12 unverified owner complaints is modest, the record includes one alleged fire incident and eight alleged injury incidents. These specific reports are significant even at low volume and warrant attention. The reported issues cluster across Structure, Electrical System, Service Brakes, and Forward Collision Avoidance. This distribution involves both passive and active safety systems, and will bear monitoring as more data accumulates. There are no adjacent model years with NHTSA crash-test data for structural or design comparison. The Light burden band designation reflects administrative load, not an assessment of crash safety performance.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs have any recalls?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS carries zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no affected components to report, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive guidance associated with this model year at this time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs?
Twelve unverified consumer allegations have been reported to NHTSA for the 2024 EQS. The most frequently cited components are Structure with 4 reports, Electrical System with 3, Service Brakes with 3, and Forward Collision Avoidance with 3. Steering accounts for 2 additional reports. These are unverified allegations, not established defects.
12 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs?
Any used or pre-owned 2024 EQS buyer should run the vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall campaigns have been added since this record was compiled. A clean recall count today does not guarantee the same result against a specific VIN.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2024 EQS, giving it a clean recall record at this time.
- Twelve unverified complaints have been reported to NHTSA, with alleged concerns spanning Structure, Electrical System, Service Brakes, and Forward Collision Avoidance, plus one alleged fire and eight alleged injuries among the reports.
- Because no tested sibling years of this model exist in the NHTSA program, shoppers cannot reference a closely related crash-test result as a structural comparison point.
FAQ2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs safety questions
Was the 2024 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 12 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 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 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 12 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqs. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Eqs 2024.
- 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.