Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC on December 19, 2025; 5 model-year listings affected.
Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
NHTSA campaign 25V894000 · reported December 19, 2025 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 169 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.