2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
87% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 31 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
87% · 27 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB250 (VIN: [XXX]) is currently sidelined at Mercedes-Benz of Pompano with a dangerous High-Voltage system failure that causes an immediate cascade error of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and vehicle braking systems.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-15
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-07
Engine
10% · 3 reportsVisibility/wiper
6% · 2 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The rear liftgate glass (backlite) of the vehicle shattered spontaneously while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied inside a closed parking garage on 09/30/2026.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-03
The rear liftgate glass (backlite) of the vehicle shattered spontaneously while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied inside a closed parking garage on 09/30/2026.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-03
Fuel/propulsion system
6% · 2 reportsService brakes
3% · 1 reportSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-05-22Electrical system25V050000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EQB 250, EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC electric vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge.
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2026-02-06Electrical system25V894000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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Date not on fileElectrical system26V073000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V073000 · Electrical system
- Recall 25V050000 · Electrical system
- Recall 25V894000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 87% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.