NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V894000 · manufacturer campaign 2025120005

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery — Mercedes-benz · reported 19 Dec 2025 · 169 vehicles potentially affected

⚠️ Park Outside advisory. NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners of affected vehicles to park them outdoors and away from buildings until this recall is repaired.

What's wrong

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.

NHTSA campaign
25V894000
Manufacturer campaign
2025120005
Filed by
Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report received
19 Dec 2025
Owners notified
6 Feb 2026
Potentially affected
169

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2023 Mercedes-benz Eqb 250 2022 Mercedes-benz Eqb 300 4matic 2023 Mercedes-benz Eqb 300 4matic 2022 Mercedes-benz Eqb 350 4matic 2023 Mercedes-benz Eqb 350 4matic

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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