Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery (2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 350 4MATIC, 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 250…)

Company / brand

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Product

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC; 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 350 4MATIC; 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 250; 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC; 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 350 4MATIC

Reason / hazard

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

What to do (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.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 169

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.

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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