MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC (2022) recall — Electrical System
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC electric vehicles due to potential battery fire risk while parked or driving. Owners must limit charging to 80% until software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC electric vehicles because their high-voltage battery could fail and cause a fire while parked or driving. This risk means owners should avoid full charging until the software update is completed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81030-mercedes-benz-eqb-300-4matic-2022-recall-fire-risk-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81030-mercedes-benz-eqb-300-4matic-2022-recall-fire-risk-from · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V050000
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“Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC (2022) Recall: Fire Risk from Battery.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81030-mercedes-benz-eqb-300-4matic-2022-recall-fire-risk-from. Based on NHTSA recall #25V050000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V050000).
Why it’s dangerous
The high-voltage battery in these vehicles may fail internally, leading to a fire while the vehicle is parked or in motion. This failure can occur even when the vehicle is not in use, increasing the risk of injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC electric vehicles are affected. Those who charge their vehicles to 100% are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle has a 2022 model year and is part of the EQB 300 4MATIC series. The recall was announced in May 2025 with phased notifications.
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What to do — step by step
Limit Charging to 80%
Do not charge your vehicle to 100% until the battery management software update is complete.
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Mercedes-Benz USA at 1-800-367-6372 for assistance with the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. This is a phased recall. Phase 1 owner letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Phase 2 owner letters were mailed on October 31, 2025 and Phase 3 owner letters were mailed on December 12, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040005.
Questions people ask
Why is my EQB 300 4MATIC at risk of fire?
The high-voltage battery may fail internally, leading to a fire while parked or driving.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2022 model year EQB 300 4MATIC electric vehicle.
When will the software update be done?
The software update is free and will be completed at dealerships once the recall is processed.
Contact Mercedes-Benz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V050000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 25V050000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. This is a phased recall. Phase 1 owner letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Phase 2 owner letters were mailed on October 31, 2025 and Phase 3 owner letters were mailed on December 12, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040005. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V050000 (February 7, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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