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Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC Recall 25V487: Battery Wiring Can Cut Drive Power Without Warning

NHTSA campaign 25V487, reported July 25, 2025, 660 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 and EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles may have a bus bar inside the high-voltage traction battery secured with incorrect screws. Over time this can lead to a sudden loss of drive power with no warning.

A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Owners are advised to park the vehicle outside until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is being rolled out in phases based on model and model year, so the repair timing may vary.

The repair is free at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, which will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery as necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2026. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2025080004.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V487Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQB 350 4MATIC, and EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles. The bus bar in the high voltage battery may be secured with incorrect screws, which can cause the system to have a sudden loss of drive power without warning.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025080004.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC20222023
Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC20222023