2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC Owner Complaints

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC. The contact stated that while his son was driving 28 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal and making a right turn, the battery message was displayed and the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was pulled over to the right side of the road, and the contact selected the option on the radio, and the message disappeared immediately. The contact continued driving and then reversed, and the message was displayed again, and the brakes independently engaged. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V073000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The failure had occurred on several occasions. The approximate failure mileage was 19,489.

NHTSA ID

11766221

Incident

Jul 24, 2026

Mileage

19,489 mi

he vehicle intermittently fails to shift from Park (P) to Drive (D). Recently, the car was completely immobilized for over 6 hours because the gear would not engage, making it dangerous and unpredictable to drive. Additionally, the vehicle has experienced multiple charging failures where charging repeatedly cuts off unexpectedly. A formal diagnosis from Mercedes-Benz of Cary confirmed a front axle drive unit failure and high-voltage insulation faults, triggering codes U041A00 and P154800. Crucially, the certified technician noted a grinding noise coming from the axle drive module, which occurs specifically when slowing down. These symptoms perfectly mirror the known manufacturing defects outlined in NHTSA Recall 24V331 for the 2022 EQB front axle drivetrain failure. Despite clear connections to documented, catastrophic high-voltage safety hazards, Mercedes-Benz USA has denied warranty coverage and is demanding an outrageous repair cost of over $14,000 from the owner.

NHTSA ID

11764845

Incident

May 15, 2026

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NHTSA ID

11758466

Incident

Jun 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 26V073000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID

11741759

Incident

Feb 6, 2026

This urgent safety issue with the high voltage battery on the 2022 Mercedes EQB has been known to Mercedes since at least July 2025. As of May 15, mercedes tells me I will have a repair scheduled by December 30, 2026. They offer no explanation for the delay. This is unreasonable and unacceptable. I am requesting that the NHSTA inform Mercedes that they must do better to eliminate this known fire hazard, and inform me of the penalties you can impose on Meercedes if they do not complete this recall in a timely fashion.

NHTSA ID

11738333

Incident

Jul 1, 2025

Mercedes-Benz is taking 6 to 8 months to replace the high-voltage battery due to the recall mentioned below. Even after an 8-month wait, no guaranteed ETA is provided to resolve the issue. Manufacturer Recall Number2026020004 NHTSA Recall Number26V073 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year ("MY") 2022-2024 EQB (243 platform) vehicles, a risk of fire of the high-voltage battery (EB330) cannot be ruled out. 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 An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the high voltage battery. Customers will be instructed to charge their vehicle's battery to a maximum of 80% state of charge until the remedy is performed.Out of an abundance of caution, customers are additionally advised to park their vehicles outside. Safety Risk 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 Remedy An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the high voltage battery. Customers will be instructed to charge their vehicle's battery to a maximum of 80% state of charge until the remedy is performed.Out of an abundance of caution, customers are additionally advised to park their vehicles outside.

NHTSA ID

11732935

Incident

Feb 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4Matic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V073000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the battery failed to charge properly. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the message "High Voltage" was displayed. The vehicle was serviced under a previous recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000

NHTSA ID

11730199

Incident

Nov 1, 2024

Mileage

44,000 mi

We are currently under NHTSA Recall ID: 26V073 and Mercedes-Benz has not given us a reasonable timeline with which they intend to remedy the recall. We are currently unable to drive the car safely and unable to park the car safely without the risk of fire. To not have any answers as to when this recall will be remedied is unacceptable.

NHTSA ID

11728360

Incident

Mar 1, 2026

Mercedes previously issued a software update for the battery fire risk, but we have received a letter more than a year later stating that this fix was not adequate. We pursued a vehicle buyback due to the safety risk this presents to my family, and Mercedes vehemently stated that the issue was resolved and the vehicle did not qualify. The vehicle is an inherent risk to my family's safety if it may just catch fire at any time.

NHTSA ID

11726005

Incident

Mar 20, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that several unknown warnings illuminated. The MIL was illuminated, and the battery symbol was displayed. The messages “Reduced Drive System Performance" and "Towing not Permitted" were displayed. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed and stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and several error codes for engine performance were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the dealer had retrieved the same error codes one week prior when the vehicle was taken to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V050000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

NHTSA ID

11690713

Incident

Jun 28, 2025

Mileage

115,000 mi