2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB: common problems and reliability

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB has 13 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag battery defects and recalls — failures requiring replacement, recall for fire risk (2021-2024 model years), battery overheating warnings. frequency: very frequent (in pre-facelift context).

Safety record for the 2022 model year

13
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
12
fuel/propulsion system
3
engine
1
power train
1

Recalls affecting the 2022 EQB

electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

Campaign 25V050000

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…

electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

Campaign 25V487000

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 …

power train

Campaign 24V331000

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 com…

electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

Campaign 25V894000

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.

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The pre-facelift models (circa 2021-2023) are heavily criticized for serious reliability issues, including battery defects leading to failures, recalls for fire risk, and motor problems. These early models are

  • Battery defects and recalls — failures requiring replacement, recall for fire risk (2021-2024 model years), battery overheating warnings. Frequency: very frequent (in pre-facelift context).
  • Insufficient real-world range — significantly below WLTP estimates, especially in winter and at highway speeds. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Dated/buggy infotainment software (MBUX NTG 6) — cannot be updated over-the-air like Tesla, screen not fully utilized for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wired only), system lag, camera errors displaying black screens. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Interior material quality — use of cheap, scratchy plastics in lower areas and "piano black" trim, perceived as A-Class standard rather than premium. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Brake issues — unusual grinding/groaning noises, particularly when new or on downhill sections, perceived as "suspect" feel in 2023 models. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the EQB.

Typical used price

Used EQB listings typically run $26,185–$35,858 across 2022 to 2025 model years.

Other EQB model years

2023 EQB
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