The defect
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.
The risk
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC | 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC | 2022, 2023 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ | 2023 | 32 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC | 2022 | 11 | 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC | 2023 | 54 | 4 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC | 2022 | 11 | 6 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC | 2023 | 9 | 4 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2025
148 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the electrical system; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
| 25V914000 31 Dec 2025 | Braun Industries, Inc. |
| 25V906000 23 Dec 2025 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 25V911000 23 Dec 2025 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 25V905000 23 Dec 2025 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 25V897000 19 Dec 2025 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 25V895000 19 Dec 2025 | Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp. |
| 25V886000 18 Dec 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V875000 17 Dec 2025 | Autocar, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025