2022–2024 Mercedes-Benz (3 models) Electrical System Recall 26V073000
NHTSA recall 26V073000 covers about 11,895 2022–2024 Mercedes-Benz (3 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Feb 6, 2026. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V073000 · 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 2023-2024 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.
The risk
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy and its status
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 previously repaired under recall 25V050 or 25V894 will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.
Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.
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+ | 2023–2024 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4MATIC | 2022–2024 | — |
| Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 4MATIC | 2022–2024 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Feb 6, 2026
- Owner notification
- Not listed yet
- Build dates covered
- Dec 13, 2021 to May 9, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Check your VIN for 26V073000
- 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 26V073000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number. 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 26V073000?
NHTSA recall 26V073000 covers about 11,895 2022–2024 Mercedes-Benz (3 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Feb 6, 2026. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done. It covers certain 2023-2024 EQB 250+, 2022-2024 EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V073000?
NHTSA's record for 26V073000 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 26V073000?
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 26V073000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V073000, 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.