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Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC (2022) Electrical System Recall: Risk of Crash

Mercedes-Benz recalls 2022-2023 EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles with potential electrical system failure causing sudden loss of drive power and crash risk. Owners must park outside until repair.

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Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles due to a risk of sudden loss of drive power that could cause a crash. This electrical issue may lead to unsafe driving conditions if not addressed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81031-mercedes-benz-eqb-300-4matic-2022-electrical-system-recall-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81031-mercedes-benz-eqb-300-4matic-2022-electrical-system-recall-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V487000

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“Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC (2022) Electrical System Recall: Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81031-mercedes-benz-eqb-300-4matic-2022-electrical-system-recall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V487000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V487000).

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled 2022-2023 EQB 350 4MATIC and EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles due to a potential sudden loss of drive power. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on July 25, 2025. Owners should park outside until repairs are complete.

How to tell if you have it

  • Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC, 2022-2023
  • Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC, 2022-2023

What to do

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. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

The hazard

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

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has 66 other recalls on record since May 17, 2016. Recent similar recalls include a June 2, 2026 fire risk recall for the EQB 300 4MATIC and a June 18, 2026 electrical system recall for the Toyota Lexus RZ. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Sept. 29, 2026 electrical system recall for Rivian 2027 R2 Vehicles and an Oct. 17, 2025 power loss recall for Chrysler Jeep Wrangler 4XE.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 2022-2023 EQB 300 4MATIC models. The recall was notified via mail on January 9, 2026, and applies to vehicles with incorrect screw installation in the high-voltage battery.

  • Brand
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Park Outside

    Owners must park outside until the recall repair is complete before returning to the vehicle.

  2. Contact Dealer

    Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery if necessary, free of charge.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 6 months after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Jul 25, 202512. Owner letters mailed: Jan 9, 2026220252026
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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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 25V487000 — Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC (2022) Electrical System Recall: Risk of Crash

Hello,

I own a Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC (2022) Electrical System Recall: Risk of Crash that is covered by recall 25V487000 from Mercedes-Benz.

The official recall notice states: 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.

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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Where this comes from

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 #25V487000 (July 25, 2025)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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