Mercedes Benz EQS 450+ vs Yamaha Bolt
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mercedes Benz EQS 450+ | Yamaha Bolt |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 45 | 112 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2024 | 2014–2015 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | — |
| Best model year | 2024 | — |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 64.4% | 0% |
Mercedes Benz EQS 450+ by year
What breaks
Electrical System
12
26.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
12
26.7%
Brakes
6
13.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
6.7%
Steering
2
4.4%
Body & Structure
2
4.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
4.4%
Airbags
1
2.2%
Yamaha Bolt by year
What breaks
Electrical System
57
50.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
24
21.4%
Lights
7
6.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
6
5.4%
Steering
5
4.5%
Other & Unspecified
5
4.5%
Body & Structure
2
1.8%
Suspension
2
1.8%