2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 250+

1 recalls — 27 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Defect Description

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 let... Read more

11,895 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

27 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12
ENGINE	5
POWER TRAIN	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS	1
SERVICE BRAKES	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Apr 25, 2026

Mercedes has not provided any remedy for NHTSA Recall Number26V073. We have written the following email on April 26, 2026 but have not received any reply. Please find attached letter we have written to Mercedes.

Incident date: May 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes Benz EQB 250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V073000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

My 2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure suffered a sudden catastrophic transmission failure while driving on the highway on April 28, 2026, resulting in loss of forward gears and a dangerous situation. On April 28, 2026, while traveling in [XXX] , my 2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure (159,173 miles) experienced a s... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

Oil consumption- 1-3 qts low between oil change intervals at 5000k No burning or oil smoke.

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

Multiple times in my almost 3 year ownership I have experienced a “dead pedal” while pulling out into traffic from a stop. It has almost caused a t bone accident on a few occasions. It’s been to the dealer and had a software update TSB 0111-22. After the update I didn’t have the issue for a ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 8, 2026

I am the owner/lessee of a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ (VIN: [XXX] ) affected by NHTSA safety recall 26V073 — a high-voltage battery fire risk defect that has failed three separate repair attempts. I am filing this complaint to document Mercedes-Benz USA’s failure to provide an adequate remedy u... Read more

Incident date: Apr 13, 2026

Subject: Safety Complaint – 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB (Active Recall) Reference: CMS Case #XXX Vehicle: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB VIN: [XXX] I am filing a safety complaint regarding an active recall on my vehicle and the lack of a clear, safe resolution. The vehicle is currently under an active safe... Read more

Incident date: Apr 13, 2026

Incident date: Apr 8, 2026

They’re not replacing my car in a timely manner under the recall and they keep promising to call me and they don’t.

Incident date: Apr 9, 2026

I purchased a Mercedes EQB 250+ (2023) in December 2025 from W.I. Simonson Mercedes-Benz in Santa Monica, CA(certified dealership). In April 2026, I discovered a recall affecting certain EQB vehicles through a Facebook forum. After entering our VIN into the official recall database, we confirmed tha... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2026

February 2026, our vehicle was recalled for the Battery Issue. We contacted Mercedes Benz USA LLC, several several times ,we filed a claim, they said it would be for a Buy Back, we can not get anyone to call us back to resolve this issue, we contacted the dealer that we purchased the vehicle from a... Read more

Incident date: Mar 31, 2026

11/26/25 at 85,400 miles on the v8 6.2L L86 engine, I began experiencing rough idle, loss of engine power and propulsion, a ticking/ knocking noise at idle and when RPMs increased as well as blinking engine warning light. Diagnostics/Repair work was done by Reliable GMC/Cadillac of Roseville to fix ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 18, 2026

I began experiencing "sticky" steering at highway speeds, requiring that I use force to keep the vehicle from drifting out of its lane. The problem worsened until, roughly one month later, the cruise control system went out without warning and refused to come back on. I took the car to the Honda d... Read more

Incident date: Mar 23, 2026

Gas Motor is not engaging to assist electric drivetrain on a hybrid AWD 2025 Santa Fe. This resulted in a dangerous situation crossing a busy road from a stop sign. The Santa Fe rolled into the intersection at the drivers request, but did not accelerate normally (only to a maximum of a few miles per... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

The issue involves a failure of the braking system and related electronic control systems in a 2025 Honda Prologue. Prior to the failure, the vehicle displayed repeated warning messages including “Single Pedal Unavailable” and “Auto Hold Unavailable.” These warnings began appearing within ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH on the highway, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from 5th gear to 1st gear, and the rear wheels locked, and the vehicle slid. The vehicle then went into LIMP Mode but was still drivable. The vehicle was not dia... Read more

Incident date: Mar 23, 2026

Valve body in the transmission failed while driving on the freeway, all of a sudden it was like the car was in neutral and the RPM's went to redline. Dealer is telling me it is a known issue and has no idea on when they will be able to get parts because they have been on backorder forever. Says that... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2026

My vehicle contains a defective high-voltage lithium-ion battery that is subject to internal short circuits caused by deviations in the battery supplier's production process. According to NHTSA and Mercedes-Benz's own recall documentation, an internal short circuit in a battery cell can trigger a th... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2026

Incident date: Mar 16, 2025

On two separate occasions I placed my child in the car and then placed my bag in the front passenger seat of the car with my key fob in the bag. After closing the door, the car would automatically lock as if I had walked away from it with my keys. But the key fob was in the car. My car was not turne... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

We purchased a 2023 Mercedes EQB (EV) 2 years ago. The car is part of a recall in which we are advised to not park near other cars and not charge at home. Thus making the car essentially not useable unless we take the risk. We are driving it, knowing that we could catch fire. We are parking it and c... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

In September of 2025, I was notified twice by BMW via mail that my car is under recall. The NHTSA Recall Number is 25V636000. It is possible for water to contact and enter the engine starter. This could lead to corrosion which could cause a short circuit and ultimately a fire. They told me it would... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2026

Pulled up to intersection and check engine light started flashing. Vehicle was approximately 2miles from home. Drove home and parked in driveway. Turned vehicle off. Restarted to see if problem happened again. Check engine light went off but rattle/knocking could be heard upon startup and pressing g... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

I was told I can’t charge the vehicle and not to park in my driveway or garage or near trees as it might catch fire or also suddenly turn off while driving

Incident date: Feb 1, 2025

My 2019 Nissan Armada has been showing a BCI Malfuntion warning light for the past year and a half on and off. Sometimes it puts the truck in limp mode, it won't start, or the brakes engage and the truck will not move while in drive. This has happened well over 30 times in the last year and a half. ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2025

Engine shut off while waiting at a red light when pressing the gas pedal, everything else working find gear shit moving but car like disconnected,then 1 week later shuts off again at a drive through while pressing the brakes , remote start has never worked in the vehicle which is equipped with one, ... Read more

MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 250+ — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 250+ across all model years (2023–2025).

3 Total Recalls

30 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

1 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 250+ — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	1	0	View
2024	1	3	View
2023 (current)	1	27

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