2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V073)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 11,895 vehicles · Reported February 6, 2026
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling 11,895 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+; 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC; 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving. A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside and away from buildings until it is repaired.
Recall 26V073 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V073000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | Not listed |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 6, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+; 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC; 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC |
| Units affected | 11,895 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery |
| Safety risk | A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ in recall 26V073?
The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 EQB 250+ with recall 26V073?
Park it outside. NHTSA lists a fire risk for recall 26V073, so keep the vehicle away from buildings until it is repaired.
NHTSA lists this as a Park Outside recall because of a fire risk. Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, even if you have not noticed any problem.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V073?
Recall 26V073 covers 11,895 vehicles: 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+; 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC; 2022-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC.
NHTSA lists 11,895 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | Mercedes-Benz | EQB 250+ |
| 2022-2024 | Mercedes-Benz | EQB 300 4MATIC |
| 2022-2024 | Mercedes-Benz | EQB 350 4MATIC |
What is the fix for the EQB 250+ high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
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.
When was recall 26V073 announced?
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 26V073 to NHTSA on February 6, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 13, 2021 | First affected vehicle built (per Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's filing). |
| February 6, 2026 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V073000. |
| March 13, 2026 | Letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 7 months ago. If your EQB 250+ was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my EQB 250+ is part of recall 26V073?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V073 is open on your EQB 250+, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023-2024 EQB 250+ vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should EQB 250+ owners do about recall 26V073?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V073000 applies to your EQB 250+.
- Park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any traction battery symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are EQB 250+ owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 90 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 26V073 was reported on February 6, 2026, owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 7 of them (9%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after February 6, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 120 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 90 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC: 54 complaints in total, 37 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+: 26 complaints in total, 23 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC: 10 complaints in total, 9 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC: 10 complaints in total, 8 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC: 9 complaints in total, 7 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC: 6 complaints in total, 3 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+: 5 complaints in total, 3 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the ev and hybrid battery
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
Mercedes built the car with a faulty battery and now they want to provide an "update" to the car that makes it worse: reduced battery life and slower charging times. So I have to choose between only charging my car to 80% or taking their update which makes my car worse.
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11704610, filed December 11, 2025
THere is a global recall of the 2023 EQB 250 vehicle due to an unfixed battery issue. (It is the second recall for the same issue fur my vehicle). However, the manufacturer has not sent me any warning about the latest battery recall (critical risk of fire).
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11722866, filed March 9, 2026
We purchased a 2023 Mercedes EQB (EV) 2 years ago. The car is part of a recall in which we are advised to not park near other cars and not charge at home. Thus making the car essentially not useable unless we take the risk. We are driving it, knowing that we could catch fire.
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11724702, filed March 16, 2026
Can recall 26V073 make my EQB 250+ a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 26V073000 does not automatically make your EQB 250+ a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 25V050000, 25V487000, 25V894000.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V073
Did the recall 26V073 fix work?
Since recall 26V073 was reported on February 6, 2026, owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 7 of them (9%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 26V073000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my EQB 250+ is part of recall 26V073000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V073000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Mercedes-Benz. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.