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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EQB 250+, 2022-2024 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 park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. This recall replaces recalls 25V050 and 25V894. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V050 or 25V894 will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.
What this recall means for you
The high-voltage traction battery in certain Mercedes-Benz EQB vehicles may fail internally. If this happens, the vehicle can catch fire while parked or while being driven, which increases the risk of injury.
Until the recall repair is completed, park your vehicle outside and away from buildings or other structures. Also limit charging to a maximum of 80% battery capacity. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery free of charge. Interim letters about this safety risk were mailed March 13, 2026, and additional letters will follow once the final remedy is available. This recall replaces recalls 25V050 and 25V894, and vehicles already repaired under those recalls will need the new remedy.
Contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 for help, and check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, where affected VINs will be searchable beginning February 13, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 | 20232024 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC | 202220232024 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC | 202220232024 |