Vehicle recall 26V073000 · February 6, 2026
Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC, EQB 350 4MATIC and 1 more model
The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Park affected vehicles outside, away from buildings, until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V073000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 6, 2026
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,895
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC (2022-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022
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