Mercedes-Benz recall — Traction Battery
NHTSA · December 19, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V894000 (Mercedes-Benz), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 169.
- Component: Traction Battery.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Source ID
- 25V894000
Defect
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.
Consequence
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Eqb 250 | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Eqb 300 4Matic | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Eqb 300 4Matic | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Eqb 350 4Matic | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Eqb 350 4Matic | 2023 |
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