2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz (3 models) Electrical System Recall 25V894000 (Mercedes-Benz 2025120005)
NHTSA recall 25V894000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2025120005) covers about 169 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz (3 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Dec 19, 2025. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V894000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Park outside: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a park-outside advisory for this campaign. Owners should park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQB 250, 2022-2023 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.
The risk
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy and its status
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 25V050 will need to be repaired again. Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025120005. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Status: NHTSA lists Feb 6, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Mercedes-Benz recall number 2025120005
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V894000 as 2025120005. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "2025120005 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Eqb 250 | 2023 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4MATIC | 2022–2023 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 4MATIC | 2022–2023 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Dec 19, 2025
- Owner notification
- Feb 6, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Dec 13, 2021 to Jan 23, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Check your VIN for 25V894000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 25V894000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V894000 or 2025120005). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V894000?
NHTSA recall 25V894000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2025120005) covers about 169 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz (3 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Dec 19, 2025. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done. It covers certain 2023 EQB 250, 2022-2023 EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V894000?
NHTSA's record for 25V894000 carries a park-outside advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until the recall repair is done.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V894000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 25V894000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed." NHTSA lists Feb 6, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Mercedes-Benz recall number for 25V894000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 2025120005. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (2025120005) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V894000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 25V894000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.