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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
4
Latest campaign
Dec 1, 2025

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Back over prevention2Dec 1, 2025
Steering1Aug 20, 2025
Electrical system1May 28, 2024

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 1, 2025Latest campaign
Dec 1, 202525V830000

Back over prevention: warnings external/pedestrian alert

Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V830000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AMG EQE SUV 4MATIC vehicles. The external pedestrian warning sound may not continuously increase in volume as vehicle speed increases, due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
Risk
Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 5, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025120003.
Filed under
Amg Eqe Suv 4matic
Campaign
NHTSA 25V830000 · Dec 1, 2025
Aug 20, 202525V533000

Steering: critical fasteners

A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V533000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2026 EQE and GLC vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.
Risk
A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the steering coupling bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Filed under
Eqe 350 4matic
Campaign
NHTSA 25V533000 · Aug 20, 2025
Jun 5, 202525V366000

Back over prevention: warnings external/pedestrian alert

A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V366000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S-Class, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV and EQS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Software in the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) may cause an incorrect external pedestrian warning sound while reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
Risk
A vehicle that makes an incorrect sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the AVAS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025070005.
Filed under
Amg Eqe 53 4matic, Eqe Suv 350 4matic, Eqe Suv 350+, Eqe Suv 500 4matic
Campaign
NHTSA 25V366000 · Jun 5, 2025
May 28, 202424V372000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V372000
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 EQE 350 4MATIC, EQE 350+, EQE 500 4MATIC, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC, AMG EQE 53 4MATIC, AMG EQS 53 4MATIC, 2023-2025 EQE SUV 350 4MATIC, EQE SUV 350+, EQE SUV 500 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450+, EQS SUV 580 4MATIC, 2024-2025 EQS SUV 680 4MATIC, and AMG EQE SUV 53 4MATIC vehicles. The battery management system software may cause the high-voltage battery to shut down, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.
Risk
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024060002.
Filed under
Amg Eqe Suv 53 4matic, Eqe Suv 350 4matic, Eqe Suv 350+, Eqe Suv 500 4matic
Campaign
NHTSA 24V372000 · May 28, 2024

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg Eqe Suv 4matic, Eqe 350 4matic, Amg Eqe 53 4matic, Eqe Suv 350 4matic, Eqe Suv 350+, Eqe Suv 500 4matic, Amg Eqe Suv 53 4matic. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
4Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes125000
Fuel/propulsion system125000
Electrical system125000
Forward collision avoidance125001

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names EQE 350 4MATIC, EQE 350+.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “Car had a burning smell when entered and so stopped the car and had it towed to the dealership on 9/20/26 (Mercedes Benz of Laguna Niguel).”

    Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766383
  • Forward collision avoidance

    “On Multiple occasions, the vehicle has spun out of control as though it's reacting to something that is not present.”

    Filed 06/05/2026 · ODI 11742335
  • Service brakes

    “While driving on a road with no other vehicles around, the car abruptly braked for no reason. The car was 5 days old. It is currently in the service department.”

    Filed 12/27/2025 · ODI 11707220

Other Mercedes-Benz EQE model years

Other Mercedes-Benz models

2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE. The most recent, 25V830000 (reported December 1, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 2 campaigns. Others: steering (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 4 filed with NHTSA (25%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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