The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 1 of 2 complaints (50%) mentions it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more reported injuries (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 8 in 2024 to 2 in 2025.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 2
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $800–$1,100
- Combined MPG
- 70–94
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2025 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 800–1,050 | 800–1,100 | 800–1,100 | 800–950 | |
| Combined MPGe | 73–96 | 70–94 | 70–94 | 81–93 | |
| City / Highway MPGe | 73–99 / 71–96 | 69–98 / 71–94 | 69–98 / 71–94 | 84–98 / 78–87 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Complaints filed | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE get?
EPA rates it 70–94 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE?
EPA estimates $800–$1,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars | 69 MPGe (low) | 71 MPGe (low) | 70 MPGe (low) | $1,100 (high) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars | 87 MPGe | 85 MPGe | 86 MPGe | $900 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars | 94 MPGe | 94 MPGe (high) | 94 MPGe (high) | $800 (low) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Cars | 85 MPGe | 84 MPGe | 85 MPGe | $900 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Station Wagons | 98 MPGe (high) | 87 MPGe | 93 MPGe | $800 (low) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Midsize Station Wagons | 83 MPGe | 78 MPGe | 81 MPGe | $950 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 76 MPGe | 72 MPGe | 74 MPGe | $1,000 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 84 MPGe | 78 MPGe | 81 MPGe | $950 | 0 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loose steering coupling can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.