Mercedes-Benz EQB Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Mercedes-Benz EQB — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Excellent | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | Good | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2023Worst | Avoid | 2 | 44 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2022 | Caution | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
5 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Mercedes-Benz EQB Problems
Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Recent Safety Recalls — Mercedes-Benz EQB (2022–2026)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EQB 250, EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC electric vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. This is a phased recall. Phase 1 owner letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Phase 2 owner letters were mailed on October 31, 2025 and Phase 3 owner letters were mailed on December 12, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040005.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Showing 2 recalls from 2022–2026 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mercedes-Benz EQB Reliability
What year EQB has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 44 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2023 report for specific defects.
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQB reliable?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB has accumulated 59 owner-filed complaints and 7 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used EQB.
What are the most common EQB problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Electrical System (33 reports), Unknown Or Other (10 reports), Fuel/Propulsion System (8 reports), Power Train (3 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my EQB has an open recall?
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