Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+

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 battery. This is already a low range vehicle and limiting to max 140 miles on interstate before having to charge 45 minutes is a nightmare. I need to…

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 make adjustments to my daily routine. Instructions say I have to park it away from buildings. This car is a serious safety hazard for humans and…

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 directly from Mercedes. I have had my vehicle in the service department two times in two months for this same issue. My vehicle is overheating while…

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 out. Vehicle is unsafe. limited usage to 80% (about 170mls) can't park in the garage / heavy commute vehicle / No remedy since Feb 2026 / I want…

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. Without any warning, alert, or notification to the remaining occupants, the car automatically shut down its drivetrain and climate control system…

While driving on Interstate Highway 95, the electronic displays on the dashboard went completely blank for approximately 10 minutes.

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.

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.

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 parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…

Car battery can't be charged more than 80 ℅ , fire risk