2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS recalls

Phantom braking brings vehicle to a stop like it hand an accident. Driver experiences loud warning sounds with sudden engagement of emergency brakes. It is terrifying experience so car was brought to the dealership multiple times but the can’t not fix the issue since it can’t be reproduced

I own a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+. While driving, my vehicle has repeatedly applied the brakes suddenly and forcefully even though there was no vehicle, person, or obstacle in front of me. It feels as though the vehicle incorrectly detects an imminent collision and activates the automatic emergency braking system when there is nothing to hit. This has happened multiple times and is especially dangerous at freeway speeds because the sudden braking creates a risk of being rear-ended and puts the safety of me and my passengers at risk. The vehicle has also displayed intermittent dashboard warnings indicating that Active Brake Assist is not working. During the most recent incident, my mother-i

CRITICAL SAFETY DEFECT: Recurring automated ADAS sensor failure causing maximum-force phantom braking without warning or driver input. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC SUV (VIN: [XXX]). CHRONOLOGY OF LATEST INCIDENT: On Wednesday, XXX, at approximately 7:20 a.m. MT, I was driving eastbound on [XXX]. A few yards after passing directly under the Lite Rail underpass, and before entering the right lane to turn onto [XXX], the vehicle abruptly and violently engaged its brakes at full emergency force. The speed was approximately 20–30 mph. Weather was clear, daylight, with dry road conditions. DESCRIPTION OF PERFORMANCE: The vehicle executed full deceleration to a brief, s

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC. The contact stated that while attempting to open the front driver’s side door, the door sensors failed to detect a hand and retracted independently and closed on the right index finger. Medical attention was not sought. The failure mileage was approximately 63,350.

The vehicle has experienced recurring intermittent failures of Active Brake Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist. The systems may function normally and then unexpectedly become unavailable, with warning messages appearing in the vehicle. The primary driver was nearly involved in an accident during one occurrence when Active Brake Assist unexpectedly became unavailable. No collision occurred, but the loss of the braking-assistance function created a serious safety concern. The problem has been inspected by authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers on multiple occasions. During an April 2026 dealer visit, the dealer documented both the Blind Spot and Active Brake Assist warnings, stored communication fa