NHTSA recall 25V050000
High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
- Vehicles affected
- 12,236
- Completion rate
- 0%
- Remedy
- Dealer visit
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
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.
Issue
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Consequence Summary
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. 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.
Related Recalls
Internal ID: 25V050000 · Updated October 12, 2026
