Mercedes-Benz EQB250 Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz EQB250 model year from 2023 using 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No EQB250 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
3complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

20233
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz EQB250. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20233—2ElectricalFew

* Complaints compared with the median EQB250 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mercedes-Benz EQB250 problems

  • Electrical systemworst: 2023
    3100%

Latest Mercedes-Benz EQB250 recalls

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

NHTSA recall 25V-894 · Dec 19, 2025 · 169 vehiclesPark outside

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.

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

NHTSA recall 25V-050 · Feb 7, 2025 · 12,236 vehiclesPark outside

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.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz EQB250 should you avoid?

None of the Mercedes-Benz EQB250 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz EQB250 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (3). Electrical complaints peak in the 2023 model year.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz EQB250 had?

2 recalls across 2023. The model year with the most is 2023.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.