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Mercedes-Benz: EQB 250+ (2023-2024), EQB 300 4MATIC (2022-2024), and EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2024)

The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving, increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2024 EQB 250+, 2022-2024 EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles because the high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 11,895 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2026.

Owners are advised to charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 13, 2026, and additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. This recall replaces recalls 25V050 and 25V894, and vehicles previously repaired under those recalls will need the new remedy completed.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from February 13, 2026.
  2. You are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Free of charge.
  3. 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. You may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
  4. Watch your mail. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Mercedes-Benz affected?

3 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • EQB 250+, model years 2023 to 2024
  • EQB 300 4MATIC, model years 2022 to 2024
  • EQB 350 4MATIC, model years 2022 to 2024

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
Fire risk when parked
Risk

Park outside

NHTSA says to park it outside, away from buildings, until it is repaired: it can catch fire even when parked.

NHTSA warning · How risk is rated

Campaign
26V073000
Vehicles affected
11,895
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer phone
1-800-367-6372

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)