Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 26V073

Affected vehicles (3)

Component / system

Defect

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.

Risk / 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 letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. This recall replaces recalls 25V050 and 25V894. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V050 or 25V894 will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.

Chronology of events

1. • Do not open a case for this campaign.

2. • Please refer to the campaign documentation and advise the customer of the following:

3. • Do not charge the vehicle to a State of Charge greater than 80%

4. • When not in use, the vehicle should be parked outside until the remedy is performed Passenger Car Technical Topics | March 2026 1

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Feb 13, 2026 No Dealers

Owner notification

Dec 01, 2026 Phased Recall