Recall 26V073 covers 11,895 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 250+, Eqb 300 4MATIC, and Eqb 350 4MATIC vehicles. Park outside. Free repair once available.
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete, and charge only to 80% battery capacity until the remedy is complete. A battery warning message alerts the driver during a driving incident, but there is no parked warning. Repair will be free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer once available.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 11,895 2022-2024 Eqb 350 4MATIC, Eqb 300 4MATIC, and Eqb 250+ vehicles because the high-voltage battery can fail internally and start a fire while parked or driving. Owners should park outside and away from structures until the free Mercedes-Benz dealer repair is available.
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What's wrong?
The high-voltage lithium-ion battery stores electricity for the electric drive system and sends power to the traction motor. In the 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 4MATIC, Eqb 300 4MATIC, and Eqb 250+, that battery is the main energy source for driving and charging. It needs cells that stay stable at a high state of charge and under normal vehicle stress.
On affected vehicles, certain battery cells came from an early supplier production period with process deviations. Those cells are less able to handle stress over the life of the vehicle, especially when combined with charging-infrastructure influences or external battery damage. At a high state of charge, a single cell can develop an internal short circuit. That internal failure can start a thermal event and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
If a thermal incident starts while driving, the instrument cluster displays a high-voltage battery malfunction message. If it starts while the vehicle is parked, there is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers 3 Eqb variants across the 2022-2024 model years, all tied to the high-voltage traction battery.
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 4MATIC | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 4MATIC | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4MATIC | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4MATIC | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4MATIC | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 4MATIC | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 250+ | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 250+ | high-voltage traction battery |
| Units affected | 11,895 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete, and charge only to 80% battery capacity until the remedy is complete. A battery warning message alerts the driver during a driving incident, but there is no parked warning. Repair will be free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 4MATIC, Eqb 300 4MATIC, or Eqb 250+ is included in this recall.
- Watch for the additional Mercedes-Benz owner letter before scheduling the final high-voltage-battery replacement.
- Park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
- Limit charging to 80% battery capacity until the remedy is completed.
- Contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer after the final remedy opens to schedule the free high-voltage-battery replacement that addresses the battery fire risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Mercedes-Benz has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V073 when you call.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, once the final remedy is available, a Mercedes-Benz technician replaces the high voltage battery. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Until that repair is complete, Mercedes-Benz says to park outside and away from structures and charge the vehicle only to 80% battery capacity. Vehicles already repaired under recalls 25V050 or 25V894 still need this new battery remedy. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through existing warranty coverage, not through a separate reimbursement program. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| February 6, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| February 13, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 13, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 13, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V073?
Recall 26V073 covers 11,895 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 4MATIC, Eqb 300 4MATIC, and Eqb 250+ vehicles. The high voltage battery can fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving, increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 4MATIC, Eqb 300 4MATIC, or Eqb 250+ is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V073. If it is, park outside and away from structures, charge only to 80% battery capacity, and contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer about the high voltage battery replacement.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace the high voltage battery free of charge under recall 26V073.
What is the safety risk in this Mercedes-Benz EQB recall?
The safety risk is a vehicle fire while parked or driving. Mercedes-Benz instructs owners to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete, and to limit charging to 80% battery capacity until the remedy has been completed.
When will Mercedes-Benz notify owners about recall 26V073?
Mercedes-Benz mailed interim owner letters on March 13, 2026, to explain the safety risk. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Vehicles in this recall became searchable by VIN beginning February 13, 2026.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V073000 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz customer service | 1-800-367-6372 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V073 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V073000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
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