MERCEDES-BENZ — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-02-06

Mercedes-Benz EQB vehicles' high voltage system defect

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-06
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Models affected	EQB 250+, EQB 300 4MATIC, EQB 350 4MATIC
Model year	2023-2024, 2022-2024, 2022-2024
Units affected	11895
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._x000D_ A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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, are expected to be mailed February 27, 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 com…
Recall number	26V073000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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