MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC (2022) recall — Electrical System
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles with a risk of fire from battery failure. Owners must limit charging to 80% until repairs are made. Full details and VIN checks available via NHTSA.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles due to a potential fire risk from the high voltage battery. Charging to 100% is discouraged until the battery management system is updated by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81033-mercedes-benz-eqb-300-4matic-2022-recall-fire-risk-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81033-mercedes-benz-eqb-300-4matic-2022-recall-fire-risk-from · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V894000
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“Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC (2022) Recall: Fire Risk from Battery Charging.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81033-mercedes-benz-eqb-300-4matic-2022-recall-fire-risk-from. Based on NHTSA recall #25V894000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V894000).
Why it’s dangerous
The high voltage battery may fail internally, causing a fire while the vehicle is parked or in motion. This risk increases when the battery is charged beyond 80% capacity.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently charge their vehicles to full capacity are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your vehicle's year, model, and trim level. The recall covers 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC models. VINs can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting December 23, 2025.
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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 system software update is completed.
Contact Dealer for Repair
If your vehicle was previously repaired under Recall 25V050, it needs a second repair to address the battery issue.
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. 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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The high voltage battery may fail internally, leading to a fire while parked or driving.
How do I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check your vehicle's year, model, and trim level. VINs can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting December 23, 2025.
Do I need to do anything if I already have a repair?
If your vehicle was previously repaired under Recall 25V050, it needs a second repair to address the battery issue.
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 25V894000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 25V894000 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. 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. 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 #25V894000 (December 19, 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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