Mercedes-Benz EQB Battery Recall & California Lemon Law

The Mercedes-Benz EQB is a popular electric SUV — but owners have faced a serious high-voltage battery recall along with charging and range problems. California's Lemon Law covers electric vehicles, so if your EQB can't be properly repaired, you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with Mercedes paying your attorney fees.

The EQB battery fire recall

Mercedes recalled thousands of U.S. EQB SUVs (roughly 2022–2024 builds) over a high-voltage battery fire risk traced to early-production battery cells that may short internally and lead to thermal runaway. Affected owners were told to park outdoors and limit charging to 80% as an interim measure, and Mercedes has moved toward full battery-pack replacement on affected vehicles.

Range loss and charging problems after the "fix"

Some owners report a noticeable drop in estimated range — often around 15–25% — after battery management software updates, along with slower DC fast charging. Separately, an issue with battery busbar fasteners has been linked to sudden loss of drive power and limp mode. When a repair leaves you with less range or a car you can't trust, that goes to substantial impairment.

When your EQB may be a lemon

If a substantial defect — fire risk, charging failure, lost range, or a powertrain fault — can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, your EQB may qualify under the Lemon Law. The remedy can be a buyback, a replacement, or a cash settlement, and the manufacturer pays your attorney fees on a successful claim.

What to do

Keep your recall notice and every service record, including any documentation of range loss or charging problems after an update. Then get a free case review to find out whether your EQB qualifies.