2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 56 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-487 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC has problems

56 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system410
Fuel/propulsion system90
Engine60
Power train50
Forward collision avoidance30
Service brakes21
Wheels10
Back over prevention10
Lane departure10
3 other systems30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Propulsion system: traction battery

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Recall 26V-073 · Feb 6, 2026 · 11,895 vehicles

Risk. A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

61%repaired · 2026 Q3

Propulsion system: traction battery

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Recall 25V-894 · Dec 19, 2025 · 169 vehicles · 103 repaired

Risk. A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

30%repaired · 2026 Q3

Propulsion system: traction battery

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Recall 25V-487 · Jul 25, 2025 · 660 vehicles · 197 repaired

Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2026 Q1

Propulsion system: traction battery

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Recall 25V-050 · Feb 7, 2025 · 12,236 vehicles · 9,852 repaired

Risk. A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other EQB 300 4MATIC year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the EQB 300 4MATIC median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What EQB 300 4MATIC owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Initial vehicle failure started January 22. 2026 with an initial recall software attempt to correct the battery safety. My car then became undriveable. The Safety Fire Risk recall started February 9, 2026, there is still no remedy and direction from the manufacturer due to the fire risk are to PARK…
Complaint 11774802 · Oct 30, 2026
I own a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC. My vehicle has multiple unresolved high-voltage battery safety recalls. Recall 25V050/MBUSA campaign [PHONE] concerns a potential internal battery-cell short circuit and fire risk. I had the BMS software update performed, but Mercedes later issued recall…
Complaint 11764816 · Sep 16, 2026
I am the owner of a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB that has been identified as being affected by the current high-voltage battery safety recall. I recently contacted my authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer regarding the recall and was informed that the recall is currently pending for my vehicle and that the…
Complaint 11761084 · Aug 31, 2026

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