2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
43,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 26 complaints (88.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 16 | 61.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
Electrical System: 23; Unknown Or Other: 4; Engine: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Seats: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 23 |
2025: 3; 2026: 23
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 16 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11662245 · 2025-05-21 (May 21, 2025)
On February 3, 2025, a recall (NHTSA Recall No. 25V050 / Manufacturer Recall No. 2025040005) was issued for my 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ due to a defect involving the high-voltage battery that may cause a fire. I brought the vehicle to the dealership shortly after the recall was announced. The service department informed me that no remedy is currently available and they do not have a timeline for when one will be. This unresolved recall places my safety, and the safety of others, at risk, as the vehicle could potentially catch fire without war…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11662245 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11664100 · 2025-05-31 (May 31, 2025)
Prior to the recall this vehicle has had two incidents where it had to be brought into the dealership. One of those incidents caused the SUV to be in the shop for approx. a month where the battery was not holding a charge/could not be charged and the manufacture in Germany had to be contacted. The second time I driving out of town and the battery was fully charged (280 miles) for a 180 mile trip and by the time I arrived at my destination I had 30 miles remaining for a charge. I ran out of battery and had to be towed to another charging station…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11664100 at NHTSA ↗