2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 250+ problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (18) · Visibility/Wiper (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2026-02-06 · campaign 26V073000 · 11,895 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Risk: A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 prev
Service bulletins (156)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2026-09-26 · LI46.10-P-080896 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint slight creaking noises when steering. cause noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. remedy remove the horn contact plate and check the sleeves for noise; see attached video. if necessary, apply lubricant to the sleeves.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Electrical System 2026-09-15 · LI82.60-P-080383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations. the ui continues to show the old station’s artwork instead of updating to the new one. cause when a new station change request is triggered, a temporary glitch is causing the head unit application to fail to overwrite the pr
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Steering 2026-08-28 · LI46.35-P-067339 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint during part of the steering movement, it feels heavier or more difficult to steer in the same spot every time. or rattling, humming, dry sliding/gravel noise from the electric steering system when steering (see attachment). complaint does not impact the ability to safely steer or control
Structure:body 2026-08-24 · LI72.20-P-075746 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint tailgate opens unintentionally. cause accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. example: when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. remedy as of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded so that the tailgate no longer opens as a res
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What owners report
2026-10-15 · Service Brakes“my 2023 mercedes-benz eqb250 (vin: [xxx]) is currently sidelined at mercedes-benz of pompano with a dangerous high-voltage system failure that causes an immediate cascade error of the electronic stability program (esp) and vehicle braking systems. the technician verified the codes match mercedes service bulletin li42.45-p-079407 for an hv dc/dc con…”
2026-10-03 · Visibility/Wiper“the rear liftgate glass (backlite) of the vehicle shattered spontaneously while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied inside a closed parking garage on 09/30/2026. there was no break-in, no impact, no vandalism, and no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms prior to the failure. the entire tempered-glass pane crazed and partially collapsed with…”
2026-08-29 · Unknown Or Other“batter recall fire safety: i have a 2023 mercedes-benz eqb 250+ affected by nhtsa safety recall 26v073. mercedes has acknowledged that the high-voltage battery can fail internally and cause a fire. i’m instructed to charge only to 80% and park outside away from structures, and mercedes’ latest remedy requires replacement of the entire high-voltage …”
2026-07-13 · Electrical System“the battery in this car can catch fire at any time while parked. the dealership would not take the car to inspect, repair or replace the battery because there is no remedy available at this time. the recall information go back to january 2026 with no remedy or resolution available period. instructions say i can charge it only up to 80%. i have to…”
2026-06-15 · Unknown Or Other“manufacturer recall number 2026020004 nhtsa recall number26v073 recall status: recall incomplete, remedy not yet available due to the combination of certain production and use conditions, an internal short circuit of a battery cell in the high-voltage battery, might lead to a thermal event. subsequently, an increased risk of a fire cannot be ruled …”
2026-06-14 · Electrical System“while driving on route 3 east (plank road) in the fredericksburg area of virginia, the electronic displays on the dashboard went completely blank for approximately about 15 seconds.…”
2026-06-14 · Electrical System“while driving on interstate highway 95, the electronic displays on the dashboard went completely blank for approximately 10 minutes. …”
2026-05-25 · Electrical System“mercedes has not provided any remedy for nhtsa recall number26v073. we have written the following email on april 26, 2026 but have not received any reply. please find attached letter we have written to mercedes. …”
2026-05-22 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2023 mercedes benz eqb 250. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v073000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer was contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer confirmed that the remedy pa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.