MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 250+, EQB 300 4MATIC, EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2024): Electrical system
Recall 26V073000 · Feb 6, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
11,895
vehicles affected
11,895
vehicles affected
Owners are told to park these vehicles outside, away from buildings, until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V073000
- Date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 11,895
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Propulsion system > Traction battery
- Model years
- 2022-2024
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Eqb 250+ | 2023-2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Eqb 300 4MATIC | 2022-2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Eqb 350 4MATIC | 2022-2024 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V073000?
3 models: Mercedes-Benz Eqb 250+ (2023-2024), Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4MATIC (2022-2024), Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 4MATIC (2022-2024), about 11,895 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V073000?
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.
What can happen?
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.