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	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	===Subscription Required for EQS Rear-Wheel Steering===		===Subscription Required for EQS Rear-Wheel Steering===
	In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe that it will cost €489 ($575) annually to unlock the full capabilities of the rear wheels.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tsui \|first=Chris \|date=2021-07-26 \|title=Full Rear-Wheel Steering on Mercedes EQS Will Be $575 Annual Subscription in Germany: Report \|url=https://www.thedrive.com/tech/41678/full-rear-wheel-steering-on-mercedes-eqs-will-be-575-annual-subscription-in-germany-report \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://~~archive~~.is/~~72Osg~~ \|archive-date=~~2021-07-27~~ \|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=The Drive}}</ref> By default, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the hardware capability to do full 10-degree rear-wheel steering; however, they are software-locked to 4.5 degrees without payment.		In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe that it will cost €489 ($575) annually to unlock the full capabilities of the rear wheels.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tsui \|first=Chris \|date=2021-07-26 \|title=Full Rear-Wheel Steering on Mercedes EQS Will Be $575 Annual Subscription in Germany: Report \|url=https://www.thedrive.com/tech/41678/full-rear-wheel-steering-on-mercedes-eqs-will-be-575-annual-subscription-in-germany-report \|url-status=live \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251112132720/https://www.thedrive.com/tech/41678/full-rear-wheel-steering-on-mercedes-eqs-will-be-575-annual-subscription-in-germany-report \|archive-date=12 Nov 2025\|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=The Drive}}</ref> By default, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the hardware capability to do full 10-degree rear-wheel steering; however, they are software-locked to 4.5 degrees without payment.

	===Subscription Required for Performance "Acceleration Increase"===		===Subscription Required for Performance "Acceleration Increase"===
	In April 2023, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will charge $60-90/month or $600-$900/year for 60-80 horsepower increases<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Stafford \|first=Eric \|date=2023-04-26 \|title=Mercedes Reveals EQE and EQS 'Acceleration Increase' Subscription Pricing \|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43713075/mercedes-benz-eqe350-eqs450-acceleration-increase-subscription-pricing/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/~~D4rky~~ \|archive-date=~~2025-08-20~~ \|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=Car and Driver}}</ref> (e.g. EQE 350: 288hp --> 348hp, EQS 450: 355hp --> 435hp). This will be done through software-locking the cars despite the cars having the hardware capability to have these higher horsepowers.		In April 2023, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will charge $60-90/month or $600-$900/year for 60-80 horsepower increases<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Stafford \|first=Eric \|date=2023-04-26 \|title=Mercedes Reveals EQE and EQS 'Acceleration Increase' Subscription Pricing \|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43713075/mercedes-benz-eqe350-eqs450-acceleration-increase-subscription-pricing/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222223452/https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43713075/mercedes-benz-eqe350-eqs450-acceleration-increase-subscription-pricing/ \|archive-date=22 Feb 2026\|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=Car and Driver}}</ref> (e.g. EQE 350: 288hp --> 348hp, EQS 450: 355hp --> 435hp). This will be done through software-locking the cars despite the cars having the hardware capability to have these higher horsepowers.

	===App disabled===		===App disabled===
	In February 2025, Mercedes-Benz switched off support for the accompanying app<ref>{{cite web\|last=Kunkel\|first=Christina\|date=18 Feb 2025\|title=Wie Mercedes seine Smart-Kunden verärgert (How Mercedes angers its "Smart" costumers)\|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/smart-app-mercedes-eq-abschaltung-nachruestung-li.3200936?reduced=true\|website=Sueddeutsche Zeitung\|archive-url=https://~~archive~~.ph/~~xB9x2~~\|archive-date=~~18 Feb~~ 2025\|access-date=19 Feb 2025\|language=de}}</ref> for some of their Smart brand car models after a very short time, even though the cars are almost brand new. In the comments of the linked article, user Norbert Endres mentions the same thing happening for the previous model Smart ED 451 in 2019. According to him, the company hotline suggested he buy a new car of model Smart EQ 453 to resolve the problem when he confronted them. Another user complains about a similar incident where all digital features were disabled in the premium class models of the series E-Klasse 212.		In February 2025, Mercedes-Benz switched off support for the accompanying app<ref>{{cite web\|last=Kunkel\|first=Christina\|date=18 Feb 2025\|title=Wie Mercedes seine Smart-Kunden verärgert (How Mercedes angers its "Smart" costumers)\|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/smart-app-mercedes-eq-abschaltung-nachruestung-li.3200936?reduced=true\|website=Sueddeutsche Zeitung\|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251107022517/https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/smart-app-mercedes-eq-abschaltung-nachruestung-li.3200936?reduced=true\|archive-date=7 Nov 2025\|access-date=19 Feb 2025\|language=de}}</ref> for some of their Smart brand car models after a very short time, even though the cars are almost brand new. In the comments of the linked article, user Norbert Endres mentions the same thing happening for the previous model Smart ED 451 in 2019. According to him, the company hotline suggested he buy a new car of model Smart EQ 453 to resolve the problem when he confronted them. Another user complains about a similar incident where all digital features were disabled in the premium class models of the series E-Klasse 212.

	==Products==		==Products==

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2026-02-19T02:29:53Z

Bythmusters: Bythmusters moved page Mercedes Benz to Mercedes-Benz: Misspelled title: Hyphenated is the official and most common way to write Mercedes-Benz.

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Bythmusters moved page Mercedes Benz to Mercedes-Benz: Misspelled title: Hyphenated is the official and most common way to write Mercedes-Benz.

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	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	===Subscription Required for EQS Rear-Wheel Steering===		===Subscription Required for EQS Rear-Wheel Steering===
	~~{{Main\|Mercedes-Benz subscription required for EQS rear-wheel steering}}~~
	In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe that it will cost €489 ($575) annually to unlock the full capabilities of the rear wheels.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tsui \|first=Chris \|date=2021-07-26 \|title=Full Rear-Wheel Steering on Mercedes EQS Will Be $575 Annual Subscription in Germany: Report \|url=https://www.thedrive.com/tech/41678/full-rear-wheel-steering-on-mercedes-eqs-will-be-575-annual-subscription-in-germany-report \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.is/72Osg \|archive-date=2021-07-27 \|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=The Drive}}</ref> By default, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the hardware capability to do full 10-degree rear-wheel steering; however, they are software-locked to 4.5 degrees without payment.		In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe that it will cost €489 ($575) annually to unlock the full capabilities of the rear wheels.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tsui \|first=Chris \|date=2021-07-26 \|title=Full Rear-Wheel Steering on Mercedes EQS Will Be $575 Annual Subscription in Germany: Report \|url=https://www.thedrive.com/tech/41678/full-rear-wheel-steering-on-mercedes-eqs-will-be-575-annual-subscription-in-germany-report \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.is/72Osg \|archive-date=2021-07-27 \|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=The Drive}}</ref> By default, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the hardware capability to do full 10-degree rear-wheel steering; however, they are software-locked to 4.5 degrees without payment.

	===Subscription Required for Performance "Acceleration Increase"===		===Subscription Required for Performance "Acceleration Increase"===
	~~{{Main\|Mercedes-Benz subscription required for performance "acceleration increase"}}~~
	In April 2023, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will charge $60-90/month or $600-$900/year for 60-80 horsepower increases<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Stafford \|first=Eric \|date=2023-04-26 \|title=Mercedes Reveals EQE and EQS 'Acceleration Increase' Subscription Pricing \|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43713075/mercedes-benz-eqe350-eqs450-acceleration-increase-subscription-pricing/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/D4rky \|archive-date=2025-08-20 \|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=Car and Driver}}</ref> (e.g. EQE 350: 288hp --> 348hp, EQS 450: 355hp --> 435hp). This will be done through software-locking the cars despite the cars having the hardware capability to have these higher horsepowers.		In April 2023, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will charge $60-90/month or $600-$900/year for 60-80 horsepower increases<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Stafford \|first=Eric \|date=2023-04-26 \|title=Mercedes Reveals EQE and EQS 'Acceleration Increase' Subscription Pricing \|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43713075/mercedes-benz-eqe350-eqs450-acceleration-increase-subscription-pricing/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/D4rky \|archive-date=2025-08-20 \|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=Car and Driver}}</ref> (e.g. EQE 350: 288hp --> 348hp, EQS 450: 355hp --> 435hp). This will be done through software-locking the cars despite the cars having the hardware capability to have these higher horsepowers.

	===App disabled===		===App disabled===
	~~{{Main\|Mercedes-Benz app disabled}}~~
	In February 2025, Mercedes-Benz switched off support for the accompanying app<ref>{{cite web\|last=Kunkel\|first=Christina\|date=18 Feb 2025\|title=Wie Mercedes seine Smart-Kunden verärgert (How Mercedes angers its "Smart" costumers)\|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/smart-app-mercedes-eq-abschaltung-nachruestung-li.3200936?reduced=true\|website=Sueddeutsche Zeitung\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/xB9x2\|archive-date=18 Feb 2025\|access-date=19 Feb 2025\|language=de}}</ref> for some of their Smart brand car models after a very short time, even though the cars are almost brand new. In the comments of the linked article, user Norbert Endres mentions the same thing happening for the previous model Smart ED 451 in 2019. According to him, the company hotline suggested he buy a new car of model Smart EQ 453 to resolve the problem when he confronted them. Another user complains about a similar incident where all digital features were disabled in the premium class models of the series E-Klasse 212.		In February 2025, Mercedes-Benz switched off support for the accompanying app<ref>{{cite web\|last=Kunkel\|first=Christina\|date=18 Feb 2025\|title=Wie Mercedes seine Smart-Kunden verärgert (How Mercedes angers its "Smart" costumers)\|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/smart-app-mercedes-eq-abschaltung-nachruestung-li.3200936?reduced=true\|website=Sueddeutsche Zeitung\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/xB9x2\|archive-date=18 Feb 2025\|access-date=19 Feb 2025\|language=de}}</ref> for some of their Smart brand car models after a very short time, even though the cars are almost brand new. In the comments of the linked article, user Norbert Endres mentions the same thing happening for the previous model Smart ED 451 in 2019. According to him, the company hotline suggested he buy a new car of model Smart EQ 453 to resolve the problem when he confronted them. Another user complains about a similar incident where all digital features were disabled in the premium class models of the series E-Klasse 212.

McCracken: fixed formatting to match other company wiki pages. :)

2025-08-20T22:34:38Z

fixed formatting to match other company wiki pages. :)

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	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	===Subscription Required for EQS Rear-Wheel Steering ~~(July 2021)~~===		===Subscription Required for EQS Rear-Wheel Steering===
			{{Main\|Mercedes-Benz subscription required for EQS rear-wheel steering}}
	In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe that it will cost €489 ($575) annually to unlock the full capabilities of the rear wheels.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tsui \|first=Chris \|date=2021-07-26 \|title=Full Rear-Wheel Steering on Mercedes EQS Will Be $575 Annual Subscription in Germany: Report \|url=https://www.thedrive.com/tech/41678/full-rear-wheel-steering-on-mercedes-eqs-will-be-575-annual-subscription-in-germany-report \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.is/72Osg \|archive-date=2021-07-27 \|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=The Drive}}</ref> By default, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the hardware capability to do full 10-degree rear-wheel steering; however, they are software-locked to 4.5 degrees without payment.		In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe that it will cost €489 ($575) annually to unlock the full capabilities of the rear wheels.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tsui \|first=Chris \|date=2021-07-26 \|title=Full Rear-Wheel Steering on Mercedes EQS Will Be $575 Annual Subscription in Germany: Report \|url=https://www.thedrive.com/tech/41678/full-rear-wheel-steering-on-mercedes-eqs-will-be-575-annual-subscription-in-germany-report \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.is/72Osg \|archive-date=2021-07-27 \|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=The Drive}}</ref> By default, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the hardware capability to do full 10-degree rear-wheel steering; however, they are software-locked to 4.5 degrees without payment.

	===Subscription Required for Performance "Acceleration Increase" ~~(April 2023)~~===		===Subscription Required for Performance "Acceleration Increase"===
			{{Main\|Mercedes-Benz subscription required for performance "acceleration increase"}}
	In April 2023, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will charge $60-90/month or $600-$900/year for 60-80 horsepower increases<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Stafford \|first=Eric \|date=2023-04-26 \|title=Mercedes Reveals EQE and EQS 'Acceleration Increase' Subscription Pricing \|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43713075/mercedes-benz-eqe350-eqs450-acceleration-increase-subscription-pricing/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/D4rky \|archive-date=2025-08-20 \|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=Car and Driver}}</ref> (e.g. EQE 350: 288hp --> 348hp, EQS 450: 355hp --> 435hp). This will be done through software-locking the cars despite the cars having the hardware capability to have these higher horsepowers.		In April 2023, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will charge $60-90/month or $600-$900/year for 60-80 horsepower increases<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Stafford \|first=Eric \|date=2023-04-26 \|title=Mercedes Reveals EQE and EQS 'Acceleration Increase' Subscription Pricing \|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43713075/mercedes-benz-eqe350-eqs450-acceleration-increase-subscription-pricing/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/D4rky \|archive-date=2025-08-20 \|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=Car and Driver}}</ref> (e.g. EQE 350: 288hp --> 348hp, EQS 450: 355hp --> 435hp). This will be done through software-locking the cars despite the cars having the hardware capability to have these higher horsepowers.

	===App disabled ~~(February 2025)~~===		===App disabled===
			{{Main\|Mercedes-Benz app disabled}}
	In February 2025, Mercedes-Benz switched off support for the accompanying app<ref>{{cite web\|last=Kunkel\|first=Christina\|date=18 Feb 2025\|title=Wie Mercedes seine Smart-Kunden verärgert (How Mercedes angers its "Smart" costumers)\|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/smart-app-mercedes-eq-abschaltung-nachruestung-li.3200936?reduced=true\|website=Sueddeutsche Zeitung\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/xB9x2\|archive-date=18 Feb 2025\|access-date=19 Feb 2025\|language=de}}</ref> for some of their Smart brand car models after a very short time, even though the cars are almost brand new. In the comments of the linked article, user Norbert Endres mentions the same thing happening for the previous model Smart ED 451 in 2019. According to him, the company hotline suggested he buy a new car of model Smart EQ 453 to resolve the problem when he confronted them. Another user complains about a similar incident where all digital features were disabled in the premium class models of the series E-Klasse 212.		In February 2025, Mercedes-Benz switched off support for the accompanying app<ref>{{cite web\|last=Kunkel\|first=Christina\|date=18 Feb 2025\|title=Wie Mercedes seine Smart-Kunden verärgert (How Mercedes angers its "Smart" costumers)\|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/smart-app-mercedes-eq-abschaltung-nachruestung-li.3200936?reduced=true\|website=Sueddeutsche Zeitung\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/xB9x2\|archive-date=18 Feb 2025\|access-date=19 Feb 2025\|language=de}}</ref> for some of their Smart brand car models after a very short time, even though the cars are almost brand new. In the comments of the linked article, user Norbert Endres mentions the same thing happening for the previous model Smart ED 451 in 2019. According to him, the company hotline suggested he buy a new car of model Smart EQ 453 to resolve the problem when he confronted them. Another user complains about a similar incident where all digital features were disabled in the premium class models of the series E-Klasse 212.

McCracken: added citation for 2nd incident entered.

2025-08-20T22:29:19Z

added citation for 2nd incident entered.

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	===Subscription Required for Performance "Acceleration Increase" (April 2023)===		===Subscription Required for Performance "Acceleration Increase" (April 2023)===
	In April 2023, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will charge $60-90/month or $600-$900/year for 60-80 horsepower increases (e.g. EQE 350: 288hp --> 348hp, EQS 450: 355hp --> 435hp). This will be done through software-locking the cars despite the cars having the hardware capability to have these higher horsepowers.		In April 2023, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will charge $60-90/month or $600-$900/year for 60-80 horsepower increases<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Stafford \|first=Eric \|date=2023-04-26 \|title=Mercedes Reveals EQE and EQS 'Acceleration Increase' Subscription Pricing \|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43713075/mercedes-benz-eqe350-eqs450-acceleration-increase-subscription-pricing/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/D4rky \|archive-date=2025-08-20 \|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=Car and Driver}}</ref> (e.g. EQE 350: 288hp --> 348hp, EQS 450: 355hp --> 435hp). This will be done through software-locking the cars despite the cars having the hardware capability to have these higher horsepowers.

	===App disabled (February 2025)===		===App disabled (February 2025)===

McCracken: Added 2nd incident to the wiki page.

2025-08-20T22:23:12Z

Added 2nd incident to the wiki page.

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	===Subscription Required for EQS Rear-Wheel Steering (July 2021)===		===Subscription Required for EQS Rear-Wheel Steering (July 2021)===
	In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe that it will cost €489 ($575) annually to unlock the full capabilities of the rear wheels.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tsui \|first=Chris \|date=2021-07-26 \|title=Full Rear-Wheel Steering on Mercedes EQS Will Be $575 Annual Subscription in Germany: Report \|url=https://www.thedrive.com/tech/41678/full-rear-wheel-steering-on-mercedes-eqs-will-be-575-annual-subscription-in-germany-report \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.is/72Osg \|archive-date=2021-07-27 \|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=The Drive}}</ref> By default, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the hardware capability to do full 10-degree rear-wheel steering; however, they are software-locked to 4.5 degrees without payment.		In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe that it will cost €489 ($575) annually to unlock the full capabilities of the rear wheels.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tsui \|first=Chris \|date=2021-07-26 \|title=Full Rear-Wheel Steering on Mercedes EQS Will Be $575 Annual Subscription in Germany: Report \|url=https://www.thedrive.com/tech/41678/full-rear-wheel-steering-on-mercedes-eqs-will-be-575-annual-subscription-in-germany-report \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.is/72Osg \|archive-date=2021-07-27 \|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=The Drive}}</ref> By default, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the hardware capability to do full 10-degree rear-wheel steering; however, they are software-locked to 4.5 degrees without payment.

			===Subscription Required for Performance "Acceleration Increase" (April 2023)===
			In April 2023, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will charge $60-90/month or $600-$900/year for 60-80 horsepower increases (e.g. EQE 350: 288hp --> 348hp, EQS 450: 355hp --> 435hp). This will be done through software-locking the cars despite the cars having the hardware capability to have these higher horsepowers.

	===App disabled (February 2025)===		===App disabled (February 2025)===
	In February 2025, Mercedes-Benz switched off support for the accompanying app<ref>{{cite web\|last=Kunkel\|first=Christina\|date=18 Feb 2025\|title=Wie Mercedes seine Smart-Kunden verärgert (How Mercedes angers its "Smart" costumers)\|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/smart-app-mercedes-eq-abschaltung-nachruestung-li.3200936?reduced=true\|website=Sueddeutsche Zeitung\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/xB9x2\|archive-date=18 Feb 2025\|access-date=19 Feb 2025\|language=de}}</ref> for some of their Smart brand car models after a very short time, even though the cars are almost brand new. In the comments of the linked article, user Norbert Endres mentions the same thing happening for the previous model Smart ED 451 in 2019. According to him, the company hotline suggested he buy a new car of model Smart EQ 453 to resolve the problem when he confronted them. Another user complains about a similar incident where all digital features were disabled in the premium class models of the series E-Klasse 212.		In February 2025, Mercedes-Benz switched off support for the accompanying app<ref>{{cite web\|last=Kunkel\|first=Christina\|date=18 Feb 2025\|title=Wie Mercedes seine Smart-Kunden verärgert (How Mercedes angers its "Smart" costumers)\|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/smart-app-mercedes-eq-abschaltung-nachruestung-li.3200936?reduced=true\|website=Sueddeutsche Zeitung\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/xB9x2\|archive-date=18 Feb 2025\|access-date=19 Feb 2025\|language=de}}</ref> for some of their Smart brand car models after a very short time, even though the cars are almost brand new. In the comments of the linked article, user Norbert Endres mentions the same thing happening for the previous model Smart ED 451 in 2019. According to him, the company hotline suggested he buy a new car of model Smart EQ 453 to resolve the problem when he confronted them. Another user complains about a similar incident where all digital features were disabled in the premium class models of the series E-Klasse 212.

McCracken: added citation.

2025-08-20T22:18:45Z

added citation.

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	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	===Subscription Required for EQS Rear-Wheel Steering (July 2021)===		===Subscription Required for EQS Rear-Wheel Steering (July 2021)===
	In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe that it will cost €489 ($575) annually to unlock the full capabilities of the rear wheels. By default, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the hardware capability to do full 10-degree rear-wheel steering; however, they are software-locked to 4.5 degrees without payment.		In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe that it will cost €489 ($575) annually to unlock the full capabilities of the rear wheels.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tsui \|first=Chris \|date=2021-07-26 \|title=Full Rear-Wheel Steering on Mercedes EQS Will Be $575 Annual Subscription in Germany: Report \|url=https://www.thedrive.com/tech/41678/full-rear-wheel-steering-on-mercedes-eqs-will-be-575-annual-subscription-in-germany-report \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.is/72Osg \|archive-date=2021-07-27 \|access-date=2025-08-20 \|website=The Drive}}</ref> By default, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the hardware capability to do full 10-degree rear-wheel steering; however, they are software-locked to 4.5 degrees without payment.
	===App disabled (February 2025)===		===App disabled (February 2025)===
	In February 2025, Mercedes-Benz switched off support for the accompanying app<ref>{{cite web\|last=Kunkel\|first=Christina\|date=18 Feb 2025\|title=Wie Mercedes seine Smart-Kunden verärgert (How Mercedes angers its "Smart" costumers)\|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/smart-app-mercedes-eq-abschaltung-nachruestung-li.3200936?reduced=true\|website=Sueddeutsche Zeitung\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/xB9x2\|archive-date=18 Feb 2025\|access-date=19 Feb 2025\|language=de}}</ref> for some of their Smart brand car models after a very short time, even though the cars are almost brand new. In the comments of the linked article, user Norbert Endres mentions the same thing happening for the previous model Smart ED 451 in 2019. According to him, the company hotline suggested he buy a new car of model Smart EQ 453 to resolve the problem when he confronted them. Another user complains about a similar incident where all digital features were disabled in the premium class models of the series E-Klasse 212.		In February 2025, Mercedes-Benz switched off support for the accompanying app<ref>{{cite web\|last=Kunkel\|first=Christina\|date=18 Feb 2025\|title=Wie Mercedes seine Smart-Kunden verärgert (How Mercedes angers its "Smart" costumers)\|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/smart-app-mercedes-eq-abschaltung-nachruestung-li.3200936?reduced=true\|website=Sueddeutsche Zeitung\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/xB9x2\|archive-date=18 Feb 2025\|access-date=19 Feb 2025\|language=de}}</ref> for some of their Smart brand car models after a very short time, even though the cars are almost brand new. In the comments of the linked article, user Norbert Endres mentions the same thing happening for the previous model Smart ED 451 in 2019. According to him, the company hotline suggested he buy a new car of model Smart EQ 453 to resolve the problem when he confronted them. Another user complains about a similar incident where all digital features were disabled in the premium class models of the series E-Klasse 212.

McCracken: rewording

2025-08-20T22:12:24Z

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	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	===Subscription Required for EQS Rear-Wheel Steering (July 2021)===		===Subscription Required for EQS Rear-Wheel Steering (July 2021)===
	In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe that it will cost €489 ($575) annually to unlock the full capabilities of the rear wheels ~~(10-degree rear-wheel steering). on their vehicles~~. By default, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the hardware capability to do full 10-degree steering; however, ~~the~~ software ~~locks it~~ to 4.5 degrees without payment.		In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe that it will cost €489 ($575) annually to unlock the full capabilities of the rear wheels. By default, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the hardware capability to do full 10-degree rear-wheel steering; however, they are software-locked to 4.5 degrees without payment.


	===App disabled (February 2025)===		===App disabled (February 2025)===
	In February 2025, Mercedes-Benz switched off support for the accompanying app<ref>{{cite web\|last=Kunkel\|first=Christina\|date=18 Feb 2025\|title=Wie Mercedes seine Smart-Kunden verärgert (How Mercedes angers its "Smart" costumers)\|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/smart-app-mercedes-eq-abschaltung-nachruestung-li.3200936?reduced=true\|website=Sueddeutsche Zeitung\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/xB9x2\|archive-date=18 Feb 2025\|access-date=19 Feb 2025\|language=de}}</ref> for some of their Smart brand car models after a very short time, even though the cars are almost brand new. In the comments of the linked article, user Norbert Endres mentions the same thing happening for the previous model Smart ED 451 in 2019. According to him, the company hotline suggested he buy a new car of model Smart EQ 453 to resolve the problem when he confronted them. Another user complains about a similar incident where all digital features were disabled in the premium class models of the series E-Klasse 212.		In February 2025, Mercedes-Benz switched off support for the accompanying app<ref>{{cite web\|last=Kunkel\|first=Christina\|date=18 Feb 2025\|title=Wie Mercedes seine Smart-Kunden verärgert (How Mercedes angers its "Smart" costumers)\|url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/smart-app-mercedes-eq-abschaltung-nachruestung-li.3200936?reduced=true\|website=Sueddeutsche Zeitung\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/xB9x2\|archive-date=18 Feb 2025\|access-date=19 Feb 2025\|language=de}}</ref> for some of their Smart brand car models after a very short time, even though the cars are almost brand new. In the comments of the linked article, user Norbert Endres mentions the same thing happening for the previous model Smart ED 451 in 2019. According to him, the company hotline suggested he buy a new car of model Smart EQ 453 to resolve the problem when he confronted them. Another user complains about a similar incident where all digital features were disabled in the premium class models of the series E-Klasse 212.

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	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	===Subscription Required for EQS Rear-Wheel Steering (July 2021)		===Subscription Required for EQS Rear-Wheel Steering (July 2021)===
	In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe that it will cost €489 ($575) annually to unlock the full capabilities of the rear wheels (10-degree rear-wheel steering). on their vehicles. By default, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the hardware capability to do full 10-degree steering; however, the software locks it to 4.5 degrees without payment.		In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced in Europe that it will cost €489 ($575) annually to unlock the full capabilities of the rear wheels (10-degree rear-wheel steering). on their vehicles. By default, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the hardware capability to do full 10-degree steering; however, the software locks it to 4.5 degrees without payment.

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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[BMW feature lockout scandal]]		*[[BMW feature lockout scandal]]
			*[[BMW]]
			*[[Toyota]]
			*[[Honda]]
			*[[Ford]]

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