NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Published: February 7, 2025Recall ID: 25V050000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EQB 250, EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC electric vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Affected Products
High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 25V050000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V050000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EQB 250, EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC electric vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. This is a phased recall. Phase 1 owner letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Phase 2 owner letters were mailed on October 31, 2025 and Phase 3 owner letters were mailed on December 12, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040005. |
| Consequence summary | A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2025040005 |
| Potentially affected | 12236 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |