NHTSA Recall 25V050000: Traction battery (electrical system)
Park outside Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,236 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V050000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2025040005 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY |
| Report received | February 7, 2025 |
| Owner notification | May 22, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V050000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.