2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC

4 recalls, 73 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Defect Description

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.

Remedy

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 ... Read more

169 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQB 350 4MATIC, and EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles. The bus bar in the high voltage battery may be secured with incorrect screws, which can cause the system to have a sudden loss of drive power without warning.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owner notification le... Read more

660 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Defect 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.

Consequence

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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 let... Read more

12,236 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

73 total complaints 3 crashes

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
ENGINE	8
POWER TRAIN	8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4
SERVICE BRAKES	4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	3
AIR BAGS	3
STEERING	2

Incident date: May 12, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

There is a recall associated with this model that causes catastrophic stoppage without any ability to drive. My vehicle VIN does not have a recall according to your site. Despite this, my vehicle catastrophically stopped multiple times. It was repaired at least three times and still stopped in the m... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

Incident date: Jul 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4Matic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V073000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact was concerned that the manufacturer provided limited... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the park, neutral, and drive lights started to cycle and flash. The transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear with the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The loc... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, and the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming from the engine with the Check Engine warning light illuminated. The vehi... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2026

In early April 2026 I after washing the auto I noticed a chip in the windshield on the passenger side. I was shocked-normally if the windshield is hit hard enough to chip the drive notices it-I am the only drive and I was totally unaware of any such strike (auto had about 2000 miles on it). Then, Ma... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

Incident date: Feb 16, 2026

MB recall is since Feb 2026 and they neither ready to fix it not ready to provide a proper compensation . The vehicle is currently unusable for the following reasons: 1. Safety Catch-22 (Fire vs. Theft): Due to the fire hazard associated with the current battery recall, I cannot safely charge or sto... Read more

Incident date: May 21, 2026

I received an Important Safety Recall notice (NHTSA Recall ID: 26V073) from Mercedes-Benz USA in March 2026 regarding my 2024 EQB (VIN: [XXX] ). The notice states that the high-voltage battery may fail due to an internal short circuit, potentially causing a vehicle fire while parked or driving. No i... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

I am requesting that my 2023 Mercedes‑Benz EQB be added to the recall associated with high‑voltage battery safety issues. My vehicle is exhibiting the same symptoms described in NHTSA Recall No. 26V073000, but my VIN is not currently included. I was instructed not to fully charge the vehicle an... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2026

The camera views are all pink or turning pink. Also when getting to 70mph on the interstate, the car begins to shudder. The vehicle has 52,000 miles on it.

Incident date: Feb 11, 2026

I am getting an error concerning the antilock brakes on my truck. This error is random shows up every few days. When it does show up it dings every thirty seconds and does not stop, which is very distracting. Also shuts off the cruise control. It took a copy of the recall to my local dodge dealer a... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2026

Incident date: Mar 30, 2026

Our sunroof on our Honda 2022 Pilot spontaneously shattered while we were sitting at a stop light. Nothing fell on it and nothing hit, it just suddenly shattered while we were sitting in the stop light.

Incident date: May 4, 2026

The engine has seized and was replaced

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

The car accelerated on its own when I was attempting to park it. I had no control over the car and it ended up crashing into multiple vehicles.

Crash

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Electrical Battery Charging Fault" was displayed, and the battery warning light was illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V248000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); howeve... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2026

The main issue is engine knocking and ticking also winding noise. There has been an issue with electrical with rear passengers getting burnt due to heat coming out of rear when rear system is off.

Incident date: Apr 1, 2026

The main issue is engine knocking and ticking also winding noise. There has been an issue with electrical with rear passengers getting burnt due to heat coming out of rear when rear system is off.

Incident date: Apr 21, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the rear glass unexpectedly shattered. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked at the workplace, and camera footage provided by the Police Department confirmed that there was no external... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Lexus TX350. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and felt spongy, and the vehicle failed to respond as intended, causing the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the b... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2026

My family and I were merging onto the highway when without warning, the automatic transmission bucked, making a loud thump sound, then it lost power nearly causing a severe accident. The transmission then began to hunt for gears, seemingly confused. It even cycled through 1st gear, my heart dropped... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

I got into an accident and my airbags did not go off... my face hit the steering wheel and my hand is broken because the airbags didn't deploy

Crash

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

the power brake booster was found broken on 1/29/2026. Through repairs, i've found vacuum pump race being completely damaged and exhaust camshaft end that linked with vacuum pump is also damaged.

Incident date: Apr 10, 2026

3/20/26 my windshield was cracked right through the front camera. I now have issues with my cars sensors not working, beeping, not going into gear, and the car not starting. The crack starts at the very top of my car and goes all the way over to drivers line of sight. I am told that Nissan does no... Read more

Incident date: Feb 26, 2026

I was parking my car a Hyundai Ioniq 6, in an easy parking space when I briefly removed my foot, which was lightly depressed on the gas pedal to hit the brake pedal, the car suddenly accelerated jumped the curb hit another car and hit a tree. The airbag did not deploy I am uninjured. The other car w... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 9, 2026

I need a switch that goes in the steering column. This switch controls auto start/stop, cruise control, lane keeping assist, front pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control and much more. This switch is currently not available and has been unavailable for purchase for well over a month. I feel t... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2026

Violent shuddering, as if vehicle does not know what gear to be in. unpredictable harsh and delayed gear changes. Many repairs have been made, including transmission replacement, but issue still remains. Newberg Chevrolet dealership that did all previous repairs has denied to schedule an appointmen... Read more

Incident date: Feb 18, 2026

The primary failure is a total loss of engine power and electrical systems while the vehicle is in motion. The dealership (Ray Skillman Southside Mitsubishi) has diagnosed this as a failed engine/body control computer system. The vehicle is currently located at the dealership's service center and is... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Grand Design Recreational Momentum. The contact stated that while hauling the RV and driving at undisclosed speeds, the rear side door unexpectedly opened and the slide-out extended outward. No warning light was illuminated. The trailer was taken to a local dealer and remaine... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2025

Rear backup camera failed and is just showing a blue screen or black screen with squiggly lines.

Incident date: Sep 30, 2024

The vehicle experienced multiple electrical and safety-related malfunctions while driving. On several occasions the instrument cluster and vehicle screens suddenly went black while the vehicle was in motion, causing loss of critical driving information such as speed and warnings. In another incide... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2024

An explosion bursted out on my panoramic glass rooftop while I was driving at normal subdivisional speed at 25 - 30 mpg. The rooftop shattered spontaneously without impact. Took the vehicle to Toyota dealership where bought from. The advisor in service thought it is weird as the edges of the big h... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2024

I’ve been doing research for this particular issue on the 2020 bmw m340i (B58 engine). There is a plastic housing on the oil pump that seems to completely collapse due to consistent heat cycles (starting the vehicle). As far as I know that common symptoms include not being able to read oil levels ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 26, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall ... Read more

Incident date: May 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn while driving. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repai... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2025

The vehicle displays inaccurate fuel level and miles-to-empty information, creating a safety risk because the driver cannot reliably determine how much fuel is actually available or how far the vehicle can be driven. The infotainment system also freezes and CarPlay frequently becomes unusable. There... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

When accelerating, the car feels stuck to gear up. After 2 seconds of loud revving, it would switch and have a prominent jerk motion that it finally switched gears. There have been times the car wouldn't go past 30 mph, stuck at the gear making a loud noise. This is dangerous! There's absolutely no ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 21, 2026

2022 Silverado 1500 6.2L total engine failure, replacement needed

Incident date: Mar 21, 2026

At a stoplight vehicle turned off and gave a battery light and vehicle lost all power and placed vehicle in park. A warning message came up very quickly about something wrong with the auto start/stop system on display. Vehicle remained off until after opening door and pressing engine start stop butt... Read more

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

I am reporting a safety-critical failure of the passenger-side Occupant Detection System (ODS) in my 2016 Subaru Forester, which deactivates the airbag while the seat is occupied. This issue was first documented at an authorized Subaru dealer on 11/15/2023, where the technician identified 'poor cont... Read more

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and stopping at a stop sign, the vehicle decelerated and downshifted from 4th to 1st gear. A clunking sound was coming from the vehicle and increased over time. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of th... Read more

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

My car shuts off during long drives and carries the same behaviors of a car with a failing fuel pump.

Incident date: Mar 17, 2026

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Incident date: Jun 26, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufa... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2026

My car has 2 codes, P285 and P0420. When i drive the car and accelerate the car starts to skip. At 1 point in time i was at a stop with my feet on the breaks and i tried to go once the light was green the car was not accelerating.!

Incident date: Nov 17, 2025

Case #16014967 Topic: Recalls/Campaigns VIN: [XXX] Vehicle Mileage: 64,935 Description: Subject: Transmission Recall Concern – 2015 Honda CR-V CVT Dear American Honda Customer Service / NHTSA, I am reporting transmission problems with my 2015 Honda CR-V that appear directly related to the CVT tra... Read more

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MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC across all model years (2022, 2024).

11 Total Recalls

95 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

4 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC - Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	0	1	View
2024	2	11	View
2023 (current)	4	73
2022	5	10	View

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