Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 25V-487 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 25V-487 covers 660 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on July 25, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 30% of affected vehicles repaired.
Park outside and away from structures until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 25V487000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQB 350 4MATIC, and EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles. The bus bar in the high voltage battery may be secured with incorrect screws, which can cause the system to have a sudden loss of drive power without warning.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised to park outside until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025080004.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
30%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 4, 2022 to August 16, 2023. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.