Mercedes-Benz EQB Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Mercedes-Benz EQB model year (20222026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Mercedes-Benz EQB Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2023

0 recalls · 26 complaints

Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 26

#2 WORST
2024

0 recalls · 6 complaints

Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 6

#3 WORST
2022

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 0

Best Mercedes-Benz EQB Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2022

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#2 BEST
2025

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#3 BEST
2026

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

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Mercedes-Benz EQB — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsProblem ScoreVerdict
202600
0
Excellent
202500
0
Excellent
202406
6
Good
2023026
26
Avoid
202200
0
Excellent

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

Mercedes-Benz EQB Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2026

Recent EQB models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year EQB should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB if possible. It has 0 recalls, 26 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The overall problem score is 26 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year EQB to buy?+

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which EQB has the fewest problems?+

The 2022, 2025, 2026 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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