Mercedes EQE & EQS Electrical Recall & California Lemon Law

The Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS are the brand's flagship electric sedans and SUVs — but owners have faced recalls tied to the high-voltage electrical system. California's Lemon Law covers electric vehicles, so if your EQE or EQS can't be properly repaired, you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with Mercedes paying your attorney fees.

The electrical and fuse-box recalls

Certain 2023–2024 EQE and EQS vehicles have been flagged over improperly manufactured high-amperage fuses and related power-distribution components. An out-of-spec fuse or main fuse-box defect can cause failures in critical electrical systems — up to and including a sudden loss of drive power and, in some cases, an increased fire risk. Losing power in traffic is exactly the kind of safety defect California's Lemon Law is designed to address.

Charging, software, and range complaints

Beyond the recalls, some EQE and EQS owners report charging faults, warning messages, and reduced range or slower charging after software updates. When a repair leaves you with a car you can't rely on — or with less range and capability than you paid for — that can go to the substantial impairment of the vehicle's use, value, or safety.

When your EQE or EQS may be a lemon

If a substantial defect — a power-loss fault, electrical fire risk, charging failure, or lost range — can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, your EQE or EQS may qualify under the Lemon Law. Because these are safety-related defects, fewer failed repair attempts may be required. The remedy can be a buyback, a replacement, or a cash settlement, and Mercedes pays your attorney fees on a successful claim.

What to do

Keep any recall notice and every service record, including documentation of power-loss events, warning messages, or range and charging problems after an update. Then get a free case review to find out whether your EQE or EQS qualifies.