Mercedes-Benz EQS V297
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
Engine Overview
The Mercedes-Benz EQS V297 is available with 3 engine variants — from 333 to 658 hp.
Flagship electric saloon on the EVA2 platform. Battery up to 107.8 kWh, range up to 780 km WLTP. Permanent-magnet synchronous motors (PSM), extremely quiet and comfortable.
- !! BMS Software Recall — Drive Deactivates Itself
BMS memory overflows with many diagnostic requests and triggers a system reset. 7,558 vehicles affected. Software update at dealer.
Symptoms: Sudden loss of drive without prior warning, numerous warning messages in instrument cluster. - !! Recall — BMS Software Fault, Sudden Drivetrain Loss
Software bug in battery management can trigger a BMS reset during too many simultaneous diagnostic requests, leading to immediate 100% drivetrain failure while driving. Affected: EQS 2023–2025.
Symptoms: Sudden complete drivetrain failure without warning while driving, vehicle rolls to a stop, warning lights on display - !! Rear-Axle Steering Fails to Calibrate from 30,000 km
The optional rear-axle steering (up to 10°) occasionally needs recalibration. Warning message on display, workshop visit required.
Symptoms: Rear-axle steering warning, steering feels vague, straight-line tracking deteriorates
+ 2 more engine weaknesses + vehicle weaknesses
Flagship electric saloon on the EVA2 platform. Battery up to 107.8 kWh, range up to 780 km WLTP. Permanent-magnet synchronous motors (PSM), extremely quiet and comfortable.
- !! BMS Software Recall — Drive Deactivates Itself
BMS memory overflows with many diagnostic requests and triggers a system reset. 7,558 vehicles affected. Software update at dealer.
Symptoms: Sudden loss of drive without prior warning, numerous warning messages in instrument cluster. - !! Recall — BMS Software Fault, Sudden Drivetrain Loss
Software bug in battery management can trigger a BMS reset during too many simultaneous diagnostic requests, leading to immediate 100% drivetrain failure while driving. Affected: EQS 2023–2025.
Symptoms: Sudden complete drivetrain failure without warning while driving, vehicle rolls to a stop, warning lights on display - !! Rear-Axle Steering Fails to Calibrate from 30,000 km
The optional rear-axle steering (up to 10°) occasionally needs recalibration. Warning message on display, workshop visit required.
Symptoms: Rear-axle steering warning, steering feels vague, straight-line tracking deteriorates
+ 2 more engine weaknesses + vehicle weaknesses
Flagship electric saloon on the EVA2 platform. Battery up to 107.8 kWh, range up to 780 km WLTP. Permanent-magnet synchronous motors (PSM), extremely quiet and comfortable.
- !! BMS Software Recall — Drive Deactivates Itself
BMS memory overflows with many diagnostic requests and triggers a system reset. 7,558 vehicles affected. Software update at dealer.
Symptoms: Sudden loss of drive without prior warning, numerous warning messages in instrument cluster. - !! Recall — BMS Software Fault, Sudden Drivetrain Loss
Software bug in battery management can trigger a BMS reset during too many simultaneous diagnostic requests, leading to immediate 100% drivetrain failure while driving. Affected: EQS 2023–2025.
Symptoms: Sudden complete drivetrain failure without warning while driving, vehicle rolls to a stop, warning lights on display - !! Rear-Axle Steering Fails to Calibrate from 30,000 km
The optional rear-axle steering (up to 10°) occasionally needs recalibration. Warning message on display, workshop visit required.
Symptoms: Rear-axle steering warning, steering feels vague, straight-line tracking deteriorates
+ 2 more engine weaknesses + vehicle weaknesses
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-Axle Steering Calibration Error The rear-axle steering occasionally loses its calibration and must be reset at the workshop. Steering angle restricted until repaired. Symptoms: Rear-axle steering warning, reduced turning circle, straight-line tracking deteriorates from 30,000 km | High |
Test Reports
TÜV Report 2024
The electric full-size saloon shows good results at the first main inspections.
2023-11Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues +
A total of 11 weaknesses have been documented for the Mercedes-Benz EQS V297 (2021–2026) — 5 engine-related and 6 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Steering, Electronics, Body, Suspension.
EQS (EQS-EM, 2021–2026) — Be Careful: BMS Software Recall — Drive Deactivates Itself, Recall — BMS Software Fault, Sudden Drivetrain Loss, Rear-Axle Steering Fails to Calibrate. Power: 333 PS.
EQS (EQS-EM, 2021–2026) — Be Careful: BMS Software Recall — Drive Deactivates Itself, Recall — BMS Software Fault, Sudden Drivetrain Loss, Rear-Axle Steering Fails to Calibrate. Power: 523 PS.
EQS (EQS-EM, 2022–2026) — Be Careful: BMS Software Recall — Drive Deactivates Itself, Recall — BMS Software Fault, Sudden Drivetrain Loss, Rear-Axle Steering Fails to Calibrate. Power: 658 PS.
What to watch out for with the Mercedes-Benz EQS? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee