2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE problems & recalls

Sep 3, 2026Unknown or other

The roof of the vehicle is rusting just behind the rear sunroof. The vehicle has never been in an accident or damaged. The manufacturer has not pained a significant portion of the roof.

Jul 8, 2026Structure

As i was driving on the interstate, i heard a gunshot-like explosion and the sunroof glass broke. Glass shards fell into the car. I had to slow down to 30 mph and exit the interstate. There was no obvious road debris or cars around me at the time of the incident. I drove the car to the dealership where it is for repair

Jun 21, 2026Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance

LEMON LAW NOTICE: [XXX]– [2023 CPO Mercedes EQE350+] – Repeated Defects- Vehicle Safety feautures non functional I request that the TxDMV Enforcement Division investigate the deceptive trade and inspection practices of Mercedes-Benz of North Houston, and compel the dealership to cover the full physical repair and component costs required to bring this vehicle back into manufacturer safety compliance at my local servicing facility. I hold formal video diagnostic evidence provided by a certified technician confirming these facts and will provide it immediately upon request by an investigator.…

Jun 4, 2026Steering, Vehicle speed control, Forward collision avoidance

Severe, life-threatening autonomous safety system and powertrain failures in a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. The vehicle exhibits sudden, violent unintended acceleration, unprovoked emergency braking, and steering lockups. On multiple occasions, including at 75 MPH on the freeway and 45 MPH on city streets, the vehicle abruptly applies maximum braking force down to a near-stop without driver input or any road obstruction, nearly causing multiple catastrophic rear-end collisions with semi-trucks and buses. Conversely, the vehicle experiences sudden unintended acceleration; during one severe city…

Jun 4, 2026Steering, Vehicle speed control, Forward collision avoidance

Severe, life-threatening autonomous safety system and powertrain failures in a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. The vehicle exhibits sudden, violent unintended acceleration, unprovoked emergency braking, and steering lockups. On multiple occasions, including at 75 MPH on the freeway and 45 MPH on city streets, the vehicle abruptly applies maximum braking force down to a near-stop without driver input or any road obstruction, nearly causing multiple catastrophic rear-end collisions with semi-trucks and buses. Conversely, the vehicle experiences sudden unintended acceleration; during one severe city…

Apr 16, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system

On April 15, 2026 at approximately 1:30 PM PT, I entered my 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 500 4MATIC (approximately 20,000 miles) in my garage. The vehicle was not plugged in or charging prior to entry. I opened the car, sat in the driver's seat, and authenticated via the fingerprint scanner. The seat began adjusting to my stored profile position. While the seat was adjusting, I tapped the center console to open Apple CarPlay. The seat stopped moving midway through its adjustment, and what appeared to be every warning light on the instrument cluster illuminated simultaneously. I observed dozens o…

Apr 8, 2026Forward collision avoidance

1. March 11th: First Incident was when crossing a railroad crossing in [XXX] ~2:00pm the car suddenly braked and seatbelts tightened very strongly and immediately stopped, Automatic braking was engaged. There was a car Behind me and barely was able to brake and avoid rear ending me. We took it to dealer in Fremont (mb of fremont) a service advisor checked the car and drove it for a while (Joe Defraeitas) they were not able to find any issue and sent us back. asking us to bring it back if it happens again. my speed was between 30-40mph. I don't remember if there was lights flashing warning or…

Apr 8, 2026Power train, Electrical system

Vehicle shut down while driving on highway, repeated drive system malfunction, turtle mode. The vehicle has experienced a recurring, unresolved drivetrain malfunction — specifically, a drive system malfunction and battery malfunction causing the vehicle to enter severely reduced-power mode ("turtle mode") — that has persisted through a minimum of three (3) separate repair attempts across two authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships, totaling more than sixteen (16) calendar days out of service within approximately 47 days of the first failure. Most critically, on March 14, 2026, while driving on…