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Mercedes-Benz Electrical System Recalls Include EQB Battery Fire Risks
⚠ 4 carry a park-outside (fire risk) advisory.
The supplied Mercedes-Benz electrical notices repeatedly feature EQB high-voltage batteries, AMG wiring or cable connections, and Sprinter software or seat wiring. EQB 300 4MATIC and EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles from 2022 recur in four battery notices, although coverage varies by recall. Three describe internal battery failure and fire risk; the July 2025 notice identifies incorrect bus bar screws and possible loss of drive power. AMG CLS53 and E53 vehicles recur in transmission wiring and 48-volt ground cable notices. Sprinter concerns include multimedia displays, swivel-seat wiring, park-lock software, and emergency calling. Certain 2016-2019 Metris vehicles also have a potentially uncovered backup battery compartment beneath the front passenger seat.
Warning signs to watch for
- Recall VS3UXPOBOX: The multimedia display may remain black or reboot after startup, affecting the rearview camera image.
- Recall VS3PA27 ERI/ERO: The van may move after selection of Park without the parking brake applied.
- Recall VS2SIMKOM/VS3SIMKOM: A mobile network connection failure may disable emergency calling.
- July 25, 2025 EQB battery recall: Sudden loss of drive power may occur without warning.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
Four supplied notices instruct owners to park outside: the February 7, 2025; July 25, 2025; December 19, 2025; and February 6, 2026 EQB recalls. The February 2025, December 2025, and February 2026 notices also specify parking away from structures and limiting charging to 80% until repair. The July 2025 notice specifies parking outside until repair. None of the supplied notices instructs owners to stop driving. The remaining supplied notices do not tell owners to stop driving or park outside. These instructions do not establish driving safety.
What the free repair involves
Specified repairs are free. February and December 2025 EQB fire notices prescribe battery management software updates; July 2025 prescribes battery inspection and replacement as necessary; February 2026 prescribes battery replacement. February 2024 ground-cable repairs follow inspection; June 2024 transmission wiring repairs replace the two-part harness and connector. Sprinter multimedia and eCall notices permit dealer or OTA software updates.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 8 |
| high | 8 |
| medium | 5 |
| low | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report electrical system problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under electrical system for the Mercedes-Benz models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
Every recall in this group
Common questions
Which Mercedes-Benz EQB electrical recalls say to park outside?
The supplied EQB notices dated February 7, July 25, and December 19, 2025, plus February 6, 2026, instruct owners to park outside until repair. The February 2025, December 2025, and February 2026 notices also specify separation from structures and an 80% charging limit.
Do the EQB battery fire notices specify the same repair?
The February 7 and December 19, 2025 notices specify free battery management system software updates. The February 6, 2026 notice specifies free high-voltage battery replacement. The December notice explicitly says vehicles previously repaired under Recall 25V050 need repair again.
What does the Sprinter electrical recall say about movement in Park?
Recall VS3PA27 ERI/ERO covers certain 2019-2020 Sprinters. A park-lock software error may allow movement after the selector is placed in Park without the parking brake applied. Dealers update electronic stability program control unit software free of charge; the notice does not instruct owners to stop driving.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.