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🔥 Park outside until fixed🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 25V050📅 Feb 3, 2025

2022–2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 & 2022–2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4Matic + 2 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 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. 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V050000
Manufacturer recall #
2025040005
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
12,236
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 22, 2025
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V050 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V050?

2022–2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 & 2022–2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4Matic + 2 more. 12,236 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.