NHTSA Recall 25V487000: Traction battery (electrical system)
Park outside Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 660 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V487000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2025080004 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY |
| Report received | July 25, 2025 |
| Owner notification | January 9, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 letters were mailed January 9, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025080004.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V487000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC | 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC | 2022, 2023 |
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.