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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 4owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 1injury reported
The least complained-about Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan year on file: 4 complaints, against an average of 30 for the other model years.
Every Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan?
The components named most often in the 4 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Steering: Critical Fasteners 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.
Fix: 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.
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSABolting of Steering Coupling
Risk: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain C-Class (206 platform) GLC (254 platform) and EQE (295 platform) vehicles the bolting of the steering coupling might not meet specifications.
Fix: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will rework the bolting of the steering coupling on the affected vehicles.
EU Safety GateA manufacturing defect in the steering coupling may lead to loosen mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering box,…A manufacturing defect in the steering coupling may lead to loosen mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering box, leading to a loss of steering and increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan owners report?
4 of the 4 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
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). Dealer said that a "liquid beverage were spilled onto the rear passenger seat are, resulting in liquid intrusion and a short circuit at the rear SAM control unit. This caused multiple vehicle malfunctions and a burning odor." A spilt beverage, not even a lot of liquid, caused a potential electrical fire in the car. This is not ok and a potential safety concern. Technician said this can happen again if a drink is spilled in the car.
On Multiple occasions, the vehicle has spun out of control as though it's reacting to something that is not present. On May 10, 2026, headed north on the highway the car again lost control first veering right and then left into the highway median where it collided, spun out and hit again. I had injuries and a mild concussion.
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.
Unintentional eroneous acceleration 0-50 Car was parked totally shut off and parking brake red illuminated Car took off huge dangerous acceleration with driver sitting in car. Towards house over lilac tree driver made evasive manuevers and came to a stop Driver mirror hit Was waiting for granddaughter to come out of house Someone couldve been killed Mercedes scanning car black box WE WILL NEVER GET BACK IN THAT CAR P.S prior two eqs no problem made in germany This car alabama
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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan: questions owners ask
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan; the most common categories were electrical system (1, 25%), forward collision avoidance (1, 25%), fuel/propulsion system (1, 25%). There is 1 safety recall. 1 injury was reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan?
Across 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (25% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (25% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (25% of complaints), service brakes (25% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan; the most recent (campaign 25V533000, 2025-08-20) concerns Steering: Critical Fasteners. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own EQE Sedan
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2025 only; combines NHTSA's entries for EQE 350 4MATIC and EQE 350+.