NHTSA recall 25V-894 (25V894000)
electrical system recall reported December 19, 2025 - about 169 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign PARK OUTSIDE.
Park outdoors, away from buildings - the defect carries a fire risk even while parked. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V894000
- Also written as
- 25V-894
- Manufacturer number
- 2025120005
- Reported
- December 19, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~169
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQB 250, 2022-2023 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.
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-894 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.