2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 250+ problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (3) · Engine (1)
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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 (144)
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
2026-10-21 · Electrical System“i am currently leasing a 2024 mercedes-benz eqb 250+. the vehicle displayed a warning related to the high-voltage battery system, indicating a potential malfunction and safety risk. i was advised that there may be an issue involving the high-voltage battery that could lead to battery failure and/or an increased risk of fire. due to this warning, i …”
2026-06-23 · Engine“learning that my vehicle is subject to a battery-related recall has seriously undermined my trust. battery defects in electric vehicles can present risks that include thermal events, loss of vehicle functionality, and other potentially dangerous situations. my vehicle has had warning signs, i received emails about the risks my vehicle can present d…”
2026-06-14 · Unknown Or Other“electrical system/climate control/energy management description of problem: on xxx, i exited my 2024 mercedes-benz eqb 250+ at a parking lot in [xxx] to briefly enter a business. i left the vehicle running in park and i took the key fob with me and left the climate control (ac) active. three occupants remained inside the car: my wife, son, and dog…”
2026-02-23 · Electrical System · 💥 crash“at the time of the incident, i was pulling into a parking space in a parking lot near a park. i was traveling at approximately 3-5 miles per hour, consistent with idle or walking speed during a routine parking maneuver. i was nearly stopped and aligned with the parking space when the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated without driver inpu…”
2026-01-04 · Electrical System · 💥 crash“at the time of the incident, i was pulling into a parking space in a parking lot near a park. i was traveling at approximately 3–5 miles per hour, consistent with idle or walking speed during a routine parking maneuver. i was nearly stopped and aligned with the parking space when the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated without driver inpu…”
2025-04-03 · Unknown Or Other“april 3, 2025. approx 2:30pm glass panoramic sunroof spontaneously exploded going down hwy 431in huntsville al. approx speed was 50-55mph. vehicle had been parked in the parking deck at work since 6am. exterior temp was approximately 84 degrees f. sunroof was closed. sounded like a gunshot and the glass was sucked out. interior sunshield was …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.