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2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4matic problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 11 complaints on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4matic — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

11

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other Eqb 300 4matic years?

Eqb 300 4matic NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted68 complaints2022: 10 complaints2023: 68 complaints2024: 11 complaints2025: 1 complaints
Eqb 300 4matic NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4matic problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System327%
Engine218%
Other218%
Brakes19%
Fuel System19%
Speed Control19%
Driver Assistance19%

Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4matic have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V073000Electrical SystemFebruary 6, 2026 · 11,895 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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. 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.

25V050000Electrical SystemFebruary 7, 2025 · 12,236 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. This is a phased recall. Phase 1 owner letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Phase 2 owner letters were mailed on October 31, 2025 and Phase 3 owner letters were mailed on December 12, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040005.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“On [XXX] at [XXX], while I was slowly moving my car into a parking spot, the vehicle suddenly stopped for a brief moment and then, within a second, unexpectedly accelerated forward without any input from me. The car jumped onto the pathway and collided with the glass door of the property located at…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 1, 2025 · crash

“For two months my EQB has been signaling high voltage when I charge it also now I’m having a problem connecting the plug to charge my car it shows red light has faulty it’s at the shop for a week now and I haven’t gotten updates about my car the cameras as well are turning black not working. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 31, 2024

“My vehicle is a 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300. Despite the nationwide recall (NHTSA 26V073000) for high-voltage battery fire risk, the manufacturer is providing conflicting and dangerous safety information. I was verbally instructed by dealership representatives to park my vehicle outdoors and limit…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 25, 2026

“My vehicle is not included in the current high voltage battery recall under NHTSA recall 26V073, as it has a manufacture date of 08/2024 per door jamb sticker, however, page 5 of the NHTSA report explicitly states “A change in the production procedure of our supplier ensures that this issue can…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 25, 2026

“On [XXX] at [XXX], while I was slowly moving my car into a parking spot, the vehicle suddenly stopped for a brief moment and then, within a second, unexpectedly accelerated forward without any input from me. The car jumped onto the pathway and collided with the glass door of the property located at…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 1, 2025 · crash

2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4matic — common questions

Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4matic reliable?

The record is thin — 11 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2024 Eqb 300 4matic problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), other (2 complaints), engine (2 complaints).

Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4matic have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4matic. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4matic years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Eqb 300 4matic years to avoid are 2023. The cleanest record among Eqb 300 4matic years belongs to 2025.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.