NHTSA Recall 25V894000: Traction battery (electrical system)
Park outside Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 169 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V894000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2025120005 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY |
| Report received | December 19, 2025 |
| Owner notification | February 6, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
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. 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 letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025120005. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V894000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ | 2023 |
| 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.