United States2023 EQB 250 and certain 2022–2023 EQB 300 4MATIC and EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles are affected. The high-voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. Owners are advised to charge only to a maximum of 80% until dealers update the battery management system software free of charge; owners may contact Mercedes‑Benz USA at 1-800-367-6372 and VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V894000; Manufacturer campaign 2025120005
The hazard
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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