- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQB 250, 2022-2023 EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 25V050 will need to be repaired again. Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025120005. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
What this recall means for you
The high-voltage traction battery in certain EQB electric vehicles may fail internally. That failure can lead to a vehicle fire, whether the car is parked or being driven. A fire can increase the risk of injury.
Until the repair is done, owners should charge their vehicle to no more than 80% battery capacity. Vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier recall (25V050) will need to be repaired again. Dealers will update the battery management system software at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. For questions, contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2025120005.
If you own an affected vehicle, check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, and contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the free repair. Follow the 80% charging limit in the meantime.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC | 20222023 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC | 20222023 |