2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
33,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 7 complaints (42.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 42.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 |
Service Brakes: 3; Electrical System: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2023: 3; 2024: 3; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11530268 · 2023-07-04 (July 4, 2023)
I had a forward collision with 2 cars. My brake has been failed and forward collision warning system failed. I leased the car because of the safety features but I am really disappointed. Since I had my kids in the car with me. It was a really horrible experience and I can't drive the car anymore because of the safety issues.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11530268 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11545526 · 2023-09-19 (September 19, 2023)
The automatic emergency braking failed.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11545526 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11747382 · 2026-06-30 (June 30, 2026)
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS AMG 4MATIC. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. While exiting the vehicle, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle automatically locked after closing the door. The contact's child became locked inside the vehicle on several occasions. The contact's husband was able to unlock the doors with his phone. The contact had previously been stranded for three hours. The vehicle was towed on a flatbed to the local dealer, and a software check was performed. …
Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11747382 at NHTSA ↗