Mercedes-Benz Recalls EQB Class Vehicles Over High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022-2024 EQB Class models due to a high-voltage battery defect that can cause overheating and short circuits, posing a fire hazard.
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz has identified a potential defect within the high-voltage battery of certain vehicles. According to the recall notice, an internal issue may cause the battery modules to overheat and short circuit. This recall, identified as Transport Canada recall no. 2025527, replaces the previous recall no. 2025-041.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects the following Mercedes-Benz models across three model years:
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB Class
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB Class
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB Class
Note: Vehicles that were already repaired under the previous recall (no. 2025-041) do not require this new repair.
What You Should Do
To reduce the immediate safety risk, Mercedes-Benz recommends that owners set their vehicle’s maximum charge setting to 80% until the recall repairs are completed.
Mercedes-Benz will notify affected owners by mail and advise them to take their vehicle to an authorized dealership. The corrective action involves an update to the battery management system software.
Why This Matters
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery system creates a significant fire risk, which poses a danger to vehicle occupants and surrounding property.
Source
Information provided by Health Canada and Transport Canada.
Source: Health Canada Official Notice