NHTSA Vehicles recall ·

2023–2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ and 2 more recall: Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

Park outside: owners are advised to park affected vehicles outside and away from structures due to fire risk.

Recall number
26V073000
Date
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicles › Electrical System
Recall type
Vehicle
Units affected
11895
Hazard tags
Fire Injury risk

Read the official NHTSA notice ↗

Product

Electrical System

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
Mercedes-BenzEQB 250+2023–2024
Mercedes-BenzEQB 300 4MATIC2022–2024
Mercedes-BenzEQB 350 4MATIC2022–2024

Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.

Why was it recalled?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EQB 250+, 2022-2024 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.

Consequence

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

What should you do?

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.

Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V073000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.