Vehicle recall 23V405000 · June 5, 2023
Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS, EQS 450 and 2 more models
A software error in the electric drivetrain may cause a loss of drive power.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS 450, AMG EQS, EQS 580, and 2023 AMG EQE vehicles. A software error in the electric drivetrain may cause a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the electric drivetrain software, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed beginning July 19, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023060009.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V405000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 5, 2023
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2023060009
- Owner notification
- July 19, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,281
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE (2023): 2023
- Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
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