Park outside - high voltage battery may catch fire
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2023-2024 eqb 250+, 2022-2024 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.
Safety Consequence
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed march 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. This recall replaces recalls 25v050 and 25v894. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25v050 or 25v894 will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on nhtsa.gov beginning february 13, 2026.
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FAQ: Recall 26V073000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V073000?
NHTSA recall 26V073000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on February 6, 2026. It addresses: Park outside - high voltage battery may catch fire. The recall affects approximately 11,895 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V073000 or the manufacturer campaign number shown above. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
Why is this recall flagged for fire risk?
This recall has been classified as having a fire risk when parked. NHTSA generally advises affected owners to park outside, away from structures and other vehicles, until the defect is repaired.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.