Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EQB 250, EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC electric vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
What could happen
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. Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. This is a phased recall. Phase 1 owner letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Phase 2 owner letters were mailed on October 31, 2025 and Phase 3 owner letters were mailed on December 12, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040005.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Eqb 250 2022–2024
- Mercedes-Benz Eqb 250+ 2025
- Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4Matic 2022–2024
- Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 4Matic 2022–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V050000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 7, 2025
- Owners notified
- May 22, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12,236
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
- Maker's own recall number
- 2025040005
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Feb 6, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Dec 19, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Jul 25, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system May 10, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Child seat Oct 6, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.