Mercedes-Benz EQS recalls
DVSA has published 15 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz EQS since 2022, 15 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 3,509 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Mercedes-Benz EQS recalls, newest first
EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQS SUV · srpc2408 - memory overflow battery management system
26 Jun 2024 · R/2024/257
On affected vehicles the software of the battery management system might lead to a shutdown of the high voltage system in specific situations resulting in an unannounced loss of propulsion.
Fix: Update the battery management system software.
127 vehicles · built 27 Feb 2023 to 30 Apr 2024
EQS · on certain vehicles the bolting of the rear seat belt buckles might be fastened with an insufficient tightening torque.
19 Jul 2023 · R/2023/210
On certain vehicles the bolting of the rear seat belt buckles might be fastened with an insufficient tightening torque.
Fix: Check the bolting of the rear seat belt buckles on the affected vehicles and rework them if necessary.
1 vehicle · built 23 Sep 2021 to 23 Sep 2021
EQE, EQS · on affected vehicles software of the electric drivetrain might not meet specifications.
14 Jul 2023 · R/2023/193
On affected vehicles software of the electric drivetrain might not meet specifications.
Fix: Update the electric drivetrain software.
785 vehicles · built 2 Jun 2021 to 11 Dec 2022
EQS, S-CLASS · the monitoring software of the electronic stability program (eps) might not meet specifications.
14 Jul 2023 · R/2023/173
The monitoring software of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) might not meet specifications.
Fix: Update the software of the ESP control unit.
1,228 vehicles · built 17 Jun 2021 to 26 Feb 2022
EQS · on affected vehicles the centre airbag may not meet specification. in the event of a crash the airbag may not inflate as intended.
22 Mar 2023 · R/2023/060
On affected vehicles the centre airbag may not meet specification. In the event of a crash the airbag may not inflate as intended.
Fix: Replace the centre airbag.
6 vehicles · built 30 Jun 2022 to 22 Jul 2022
C-CLASS, EQE, EQS, S-CLASS, SL · software of the communication module may not correspond with the specifications
26 Oct 2022 · R/2022/300
The software of the communication module may not correspond with the specifications.
Fix: Update the software of the communication module in the affected vehicles.
56 vehicles · built 3 Sep 2021 to 3 Sep 2021
EQE, EQS · the thread of the towing device in the front or rear bumper of certain vehicles might not correspond to the specifications.
16 Aug 2022 · R/2022/245
The thread of the towing device in the front or rear bumper of certain vehicles might not correspond to the specifications.
Fix: The towing device of the affected vehicles will be checked and if necessary reworked.
194 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2021 to 16 Feb 2022
EQS · incorrect towing eye threaded connection
16 Aug 2022 · R/2022/246
The thread of the towing device in the front or rear bumper of certain vehicles might not correspond to the specifications.
Fix: The towing device of the affected vehicles will be checked and if necessary reworked.
12 vehicles · built 2 Jun 2021 to 23 Sep 2021
EQS, GLC · certain mode 2 charging cables for charging at a hiousehold power socket might not meet specifications
25 May 2022 · R/2022/048
Certain Mode 2 charging cables for charging at a household power socket might not meet specifications.
Fix: Check the Mode 2 charging cable on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
95 vehicles · built 12 Aug 2021 to 29 Sep 2021
AMG GT 4 DOOR COUPE, CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQS, S-CLASS, SL · the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel
16 May 2022 · R/2022/114
The hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel.
Fix: Update the coding of the hand detection system on the affected vehicles.
423 vehicles · built 28 Feb 2020 to 25 Jan 2022
EQS · some engine and body ground connections may not be secured to specification
28 Apr 2022 · R/2022/077
Some Engine and Body ground connections may not be secured to specification.
Fix: Check the ground connections and if necessary tighten them according to specifications.
3 vehicles · built 10 Sep 2021 to 16 Dec 2021
C-CLASS, EQE, EQS, S-CLASS, SL · the software of the communication module might not meet specifications
3 Mar 2022 · R/2022/032
On certain vehicles the software of the communication module might not meet specifications.
Fix: As a precautionary measure update the software of the communication module on the affected vehicles. This software update is planned to be performed over-the-air with no workshop visit being required.
486 vehicles · built 11 Mar 2021 to 17 Dec 2021
C-CLASS, EQS, S-CLASS · the software of the communication module might not meet specifications
2 Mar 2022 · R/2022/030
On certain vehicles the software of the communication module might not meet specifications.
Fix: As a precautionary measure update the software of the communication module on the affected vehicles. This software update is planned to be performed over-the-air with no workshop visit being required.
63 vehicles · built 11 Mar 2021 to 17 Dec 2021
C-CLASS, EQS, S-CLASS · the configuration of the mbux system might not meet specifications
16 Feb 2022 · R/2022/018
On certain vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account the configuration of the MBUX system might not meet specifications.
Fix: Update the configuration of the MBUX system on affected vehicles.
5 vehicles · built 18 Dec 2020 to 22 Oct 2021
C-CLASS, EQS, S-CLASS · the configuration of the mbux system might not meet specifications.
12 Jan 2022 · R/2021/434
On certain vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account the configuration of the MBUX system might not meet specifications.
Fix: A remote update of the configuration of the MBUX system will be conducted without the need for a workshop visit.
25 vehicles · built 18 Dec 2020 to 22 Oct 2021
Other Mercedes-Benz models
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.