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SevereNHTSA·26V073000·Announced 2026-02-06

Mercedes-Benz EQB high voltage battery may fail internally and catch fire

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2022-2024 EQB vehicles because the high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. Owners are advised to park outside.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers significant property-damage risk: the source describes a battery that can ignite while parked, and carries interim parking and charging restrictions rather than a routine repair notice.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2024 EQB 250+, and 2022-2024 EQB 300 4MATIC and EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles. About 11,895 units are potentially affected.

The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.

NHTSA states that a vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete, and to charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the remedy has been completed. Owners may contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 350 4MATIC, EQB 300 4MATIC, EQB 250+
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Traction battery
Hazard
Affected units
11,895

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • EQB 350 4MATIC
  • EQB 300 4MATIC
  • EQB 250+

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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