Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 25V-894 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 25V-894 covers 169 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.

Park outside and away from structures until repaired

61%
Vehicles repaired103 of 169 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected1693 models
ReportedDec 19, 2025Owners notified Feb 6, 2026
Complaints since83Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 25V894000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQB 250, 2022-2023 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.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 25V050 will need to be repaired again. Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025120005. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

61%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2026 Q12026 Q3
3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from December 13, 2021 to January 23, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.