Total Complaints
2 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC · model year
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC
2 NHTSA complaints, and 5 recall campaigns listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2022MERCEDES-BENZEQB 300 4MATIC carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC is engine with 1 filings, followed by electrical system (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (5)
25V48700025/07/2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQB 350 4MATIC, and EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles. The bus bar in the high voltage battery may be secured with incorrect screws, which can cause the system to have a sudden loss of drive power without warning.
25V89400019/12/2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
24V33100010/05/2024
POWER TRAIN
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQB 300 and EQB 350 vehicles. The welded spur gear within the front axle electric drivetrain may not have been welded properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114,
25V05000007/02/2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
26V07300006/02/2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
Recent Complaints
20251001ENGINE
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that several unknown warnings illuminated. The MIL was illuminated, and the battery symbol was displayed. The messages “Reduced Drive System Performance" and "Towing not Permitted" were displayed. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed and stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and several error codes for engine performance were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the dealer had retrieved the same error codes one week prior when the vehicle was taken to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V050000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was informed of t
Mileage: 115,000
20251001ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that several unknown warnings illuminated. The MIL was illuminated, and the battery symbol was displayed. The messages “Reduced Drive System Performance" and "Towing not Permitted" were displayed. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed and stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and several error codes for engine performance were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the dealer had retrieved the same error codes one week prior when the vehicle was taken to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V050000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was informed of t
Mileage: 115,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC have?▼
The 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC?▼
Yes, the 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC has 5 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC?▼
The most-complained component for the 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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