2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4matic
Premium Electric SUV · AWD
Based on battery health, build quality, owner data, EPA range, and market pricing
Below average for 2022 EV Compact SUVs (class avg 68)
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The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4matic puts down 243 miles of EPA range, 100 kW fast charging and a 60 kWh battery, and park-outside or do-not-drive risk hangs over the trim — verify the VIN before you negotiate.
Score read
A 53/100 makes this not a casual purchase. Software and driver-assist score is the cleaner read at 92/100; build quality score needs more diligence at 8/100. Owners on Reddit repeatedly cite range and owner satisfaction as recurring problems. A clean VIN lookup matters more than the headline count.
Price context
This trim started from $54,500 new. Used examples have come down since launch, but pricing varies by miles, condition, and how the model is moving right now; pull a current KBB Fair Purchase, an Edmunds True Market Value, or an active dealer listing for this exact trim, and anchor your offer there. Walk if the seller will not move off new-car-style pricing.
Who this is for
✓ Good for
- ⏱ Daily commuter ≤50 mi/day, predictable charging
- ☷ Family hauler 3+ kids, cargo, towing
✗ Avoid if you are a
- $ Bargain hunter Best TCO, reliability + low depreciation
Gotchas
- Serviceable Recall paperwork has to match the exact VIN.
Mitigation Use NHTSA and the automaker lookup, then require repair records instead of a verbal promise.
- Verify Build quality is where the inspection earns its keep (8/100).
Mitigation Inspect alignment, cabin noise, suspension feel, tires, and trim wear more carefully than usual.
- Verify Current market pricing is not confirmed well enough for this trim.
Mitigation Compare KBB, J.D. Power, and live listings for the same trim before treating price as a buying signal.
Pre-purchase inspection
- 1 Run the exact VIN through NHTSA and the automaker recall lookup before discussing price.
- 2 Compare the dashboard range estimate with the EPA 243-mile rating after a full charge.
- 3 Confirm how much of the 10-year/155,000-mile battery warranty remains and whether it transfers.
- 4 If road trips matter, run a short DC fast-charge session and watch whether speed tapers normally.
- 5 Drive rough pavement, check door and hatch alignment, and listen for trim noise before you negotiate.
VIN status first This model has 6 NHTSA recall records. The exact VIN lookup decides whether the car in front of you is clear.
Complaint context This scan found 9 NHTSA complaint records (11.3 per 10K VINs, near industry average). Read the themes below before treating the raw count as the verdict.
Price anchor Current market range is $20,732-$25,741. Use that range to compare listings for the same trim, mileage, and condition.
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The federal $4,000 used-EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025.
But 10 states still run their own used-EV rebate programs — some up to $5,000. Pick your state to see what's available for this trim.
Source & disclaimer
Dealers make ~$7,806 on the average car loan.
After the price is set, the finance manager runs four plays to rebuild margin. Every buyer without a pre-approval is a target. Here's exactly what they run — and what stops each one.
78% of dealer loans carry a hidden +1.13% markup above what the lender actually charges. You never see it — it's buried in the contract. · CFPB
Dealer must match or beat your lender — they can't add margin invisibly. The markup play is dead on arrival.
Once you answer, they stretch the term to hit your number. Median result: $4K less off the price, 12 more months on the loan. · Industry avg
Financing is done. Only the sale price is on the table — and the dealer knows it.
Back-office F&I profit averages $1,975/vehicle, up 8.5% YoY. These products exist — but dealer markup is 4–10x what you'd pay elsewhere. · Dealership Guy
Dealer GAP runs $500–1K. Your insurer sells the same coverage for $100–250 over 5 years. Now you know.
"Your loan fell through — come re-sign." This pulls your APR up +5% on average. It's legal. It works because you've already driven the car home. · Ctr for Responsible Lending
A lender commitment letter means the deal is final. "Pending dealer approval" doesn't apply. You can't be yo-yo'd.
That's 23 months of your car payment — handed to the dealer's finance department for nothing.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation to use it — but you'll walk in with all the leverage.
Pre-approval is a soft credit inquiry — no score impact. FICO treats all auto-loan hard pulls within 14 days as one, so you can still shop rates at the dealer.
NHTSA Recalls (6)
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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.
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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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.
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govDRIVE
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.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govDRIVE
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.
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govMercedes-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, "Theft Protection."
An improperly welded spur gear can fail and result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2022 EQB 350 vehicle. Incorrect child seat anchor covers may have been installed on the second-row seat. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Incorrect child seat anchor covers may result in a child restraint system being installed incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govNHTSA Complaints (9 total · 11.3 per 10K US vehicles · near industry average)
My vehicle will not hold a charge. Since buying this car. I have been doing a lot of charging instead of driving. With normal charging, it takes approximately the whole day (24 hours) to have the vehicle charge over 80% and after that, the charge will not hold for a long time. This happens every time.
My vehicle will not hold a charge. Since buying this car. I have been doing a lot of charging instead of driving. With normal charging, it takes approximately the whole day (24 hours) to have the vehicle charge over 80% and after that, the charge will not hold for a long time. This happens every time.
Mercedes-Benz is taking 6 to 8 months to replace the high-voltage battery due to the recall mentioned below. Even after an 8-month wait, no guaranteed ETA is provided to resolve the issue. Manufacturer Recall Number2026020004 NHTSA Recall Number26V073 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year ("MY") 2022-2024 EQB (243 platform) vehicles, a risk of fire of the high-voltage battery (EB330) cannot be ruled out. Due to the combination of certain production and use conditions, an internal short circuit of a battery cell in the high-voltage battery, might lead to a thermal event. Subsequently, an increased risk of a fire cannot be ruled out An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the high voltage battery. Customers will be instructed to charge their vehicle's battery to a maximum of 80% state of charge until the remedy is performed.Out of an abundance of caution, customers are additionally advised to park their vehicles outside. Safety Risk Due to the combination of certain production and use conditions, an internal short circuit of a battery cell in the high-voltage battery, might lead to a thermal event. Subsequently, an increased risk of a fire cannot be ruled out Remedy An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the high voltage battery. Customers will be instructed to charge their vehicle's battery to a maximum of 80% state of charge until the remedy is performed.Out of an abundance of caution, customers are additionally advised to park their vehicles outside.
Mercedes-Benz is taking 6 to 8 months to replace the high-voltage battery due to the recall mentioned below. Even after an 8-month wait, no guaranteed ETA is provided to resolve the issue. Manufacturer Recall Number2026020004 NHTSA Recall Number26V073 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year ("MY") 2022-2024 EQB (243 platform) vehicles, a risk of fire of the high-voltage battery (EB330) cannot be ruled out. Due to the combination of certain production and use conditions, an internal short circuit of a battery cell in the high-voltage battery, might lead to a thermal event. Subsequently, an increased risk of a fire cannot be ruled out An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the high voltage battery. Customers will be instructed to charge their vehicle's battery to a maximum of 80% state of charge until the remedy is performed.Out of an abundance of caution, customers are additionally advised to park their vehicles outside. Safety Risk Due to the combination of certain production and use conditions, an internal short circuit of a battery cell in the high-voltage battery, might lead to a thermal event. Subsequently, an increased risk of a fire cannot be ruled out Remedy An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the high voltage battery. Customers will be instructed to charge their vehicle's battery to a maximum of 80% state of charge until the remedy is performed.Out of an abundance of caution, customers are additionally advised to park their vehicles outside.
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V073000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive, even though the manufacturer had not instructed vehicle owners to stop driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but denied the buyback request. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V073000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive, even though the manufacturer had not instructed vehicle owners to stop driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but denied the buyback request. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4Matic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V073000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the battery failed to charge properly. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the message "High Voltage" was displayed. The vehicle was serviced under a previous recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4Matic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V073000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the battery failed to charge properly. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the message "High Voltage" was displayed. The vehicle was serviced under a previous recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000
The vehicle is subject to Safety Recall 26V073 (High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk). Since March 2023, at 6,177 miles, the vehicle has experienced recurring powertrain and battery malfunctions. Despite 11 total service visits and 8 specific attempts to repair the battery management system and powertrain modules, the defect remains unresolved. The vehicle currently displays sudden red dashboard warnings stating "Engine will not restart" and "Malfunction" while driving at highway speeds and on sideroads. These incidents cause a sudden loss of confidence in the vehicle's propulsion and power. According to the manufacturer’s recall chronology, these warnings indicate a potential internal battery short circuit, which could lead to a thermal event/fire. Safety is compromised as the vehicle may stall in high-speed traffic, and the manufacturer has directed that the vehicle be parked outside and away from structures due to fire risk. The manufacturer has admitted that previous software "remedies" were failed attempts and that a hardware remedy (battery replacement) is unavailable for at least 9 months (December 2026). This leaves the driver (owner) in a dangerous, non-conforming vehicle for an unreasonable duration. All malfunctions have been confirmed by authorized dealership service centers (Invoices #685069 and #687727 are attached as references).
The vehicle is subject to Safety Recall 26V073 (High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk). Since March 2023, at 6,177 miles, the vehicle has experienced recurring powertrain and battery malfunctions. Despite 11 total service visits and 8 specific attempts to repair the battery management system and powertrain modules, the defect remains unresolved. The vehicle currently displays sudden red dashboard warnings stating "Engine will not restart" and "Malfunction" while driving at highway speeds and on sideroads. These incidents cause a sudden loss of confidence in the vehicle's propulsion and power. According to the manufacturer’s recall chronology, these warnings indicate a potential internal battery short circuit, which could lead to a thermal event/fire. Safety is compromised as the vehicle may stall in high-speed traffic, and the manufacturer has directed that the vehicle be parked outside and away from structures due to fire risk. The manufacturer has admitted that previous software "remedies" were failed attempts and that a hardware remedy (battery replacement) is unavailable for at least 9 months (December 2026). This leaves the driver (owner) in a dangerous, non-conforming vehicle for an unreasonable duration. All malfunctions have been confirmed by authorized dealership service centers (Invoices #685069 and #687727 are attached as references).
We are currently under NHTSA Recall ID: 26V073 and Mercedes-Benz has not given us a reasonable timeline with which they intend to remedy the recall. We are currently unable to drive the car safely and unable to park the car safely without the risk of fire. To not have any answers as to when this recall will be remedied is unacceptable.
We are currently under NHTSA Recall ID: 26V073 and Mercedes-Benz has not given us a reasonable timeline with which they intend to remedy the recall. We are currently unable to drive the car safely and unable to park the car safely without the risk of fire. To not have any answers as to when this recall will be remedied is unacceptable.
Mercedes previously issued a software update for the battery fire risk, but we have received a letter more than a year later stating that this fix was not adequate. We pursued a vehicle buyback due to the safety risk this presents to my family, and Mercedes vehemently stated that the issue was resolved and the vehicle did not qualify. The vehicle is an inherent risk to my family's safety if it may just catch fire at any time.
Mercedes previously issued a software update for the battery fire risk, but we have received a letter more than a year later stating that this fix was not adequate. We pursued a vehicle buyback due to the safety risk this presents to my family, and Mercedes vehemently stated that the issue was resolved and the vehicle did not qualify. The vehicle is an inherent risk to my family's safety if it may just catch fire at any time.
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 the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
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 the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
The car would not start. When I tried to start the car, it said that the charging cable was engaged. The charging cable was not in fact engaged. Even the phone app for the car indicates that the cable is not engaged. There is no way to reset the vehicle or to turn it off and back on. The identical issue occurred in January. We had it towed to the dealer on the weekend. When we returned to get personal items out of the vehicle (1-2 days later, but before the dealer had worked on it) the vehicle started fine and I drove it home. The problem has now recurred.
The car would not start. When I tried to start the car, it said that the charging cable was engaged. The charging cable was not in fact engaged. Even the phone app for the car indicates that the cable is not engaged. There is no way to reset the vehicle or to turn it off and back on. The identical issue occurred in January. We had it towed to the dealer on the weekend. When we returned to get personal items out of the vehicle (1-2 days later, but before the dealer had worked on it) the vehicle started fine and I drove it home. The problem has now recurred.
What Owners Are Saying
"| | | | --- | --- | | <br> 30th November 2022, 11:30 | # **1** | | Chetan\_Rao<br>Team-BHP Support<br><br><br>Join Date: Jul 2010<br>Location: Bangalore<br>Posts: 4,727<br> <br> <br> <br>Thanked: 33,109 Times | **Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4Matic Review**<br>* * *<br>## Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4Matic Review<br>### Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4Matic Pros<br>• Fantastic CBU build quality, with GLS-inspired styling. Fits the 'Baby GLS' moniker<br>• Top-notch performance with dual electric motors and 4MATIC AWD. Regen mode can enable single-pedal driving<br>• 423 km WLTP range is sufficient for urban commutes and medium-distance highway drives<br>• Impressive ride & handling for a 2+ tonne SUV. Great real-world ground clearance adds practicality<br>• Zero tailpipe emissions & green image will a"
"| | | | --- | --- | | The following 2 BHPians Thank **Rehaan** for this useful post: | digitalnirvana, GTO | | | | | --- | --- | | <br> 30th November 2022, 12:36 | # **7** | | vb-saan<br>Team-BHP Support<br><br><br>Join Date: Feb 2010<br>Location: S'pore/Thrissur<br>Posts: 5,911<br> <br> <br> <br>Thanked: 14,151 Times | **Re: Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4Matic Review**<br>* * *<br>Nice and crisp review Chetan and Turbanator! <br>I found the EQB a delightful vehicle to drive, with decent power and range, and the size is just right. It works best as a relaxed 5-seater than a cramped 7-seater.<br>Wonder what’s this fascination with the rose gold color (for the aircon vents). I hope that gets normalized when they start producing the EQB locally. | | ![vb-saan is offline]("
"2) The software that estimates range based on recent performance somehow has an impact on actual, real-world range, which would imply the battery is capable of being a lot more efficient than advertised. This sounds nuts, but it's the only way I can see to reconcile the facts here. I've very carefully documented driving 180+ miles between 80% and 20% multiple times in a row, which corresponds to a range of 300 miles. Again, the unknown is that I cannot say what would have happened if I'd run it down to 0% or what would have happened between 100% and 80% (will test that on our next long drive), but it seems unlikely that the software would target those % extremes to make up the difference. OTOH, it's pretty unlikely that the range estimating software could be this decoupled from reality and that EQBs somehow have hidden range capabilities. Or my car is freakin' haunted and will one day exact a terrible toll from me for all these "free" miles. For the record, all the driving I do is in Comfort mode, I use pre-entry climate control almost every time I go anywhere, and the bulk of the miles are urban in a hilly mountain town with a relatively mild climat"
"So here's a fun one. Range and data nerds only or else you'll get really bored. I do a lot of data analysis for a living, so naturally I got really into the data behind theoretical vs actual range and all of the different variables when I got my first EV, which is a 2023 EQB 300. I've learned lots of things, but this is by far the weirdest one: I'm somehow getting range 20 - 30% (sometimes more) beyond stated expectations by simply not resetting the "distance/time from Reset" module in the computer. I know this sounds insane, but I've controlled for every other variable and it's been repeatable and consistent. When I first got the car, I dutifully set it to charge to 80% whenever it gets below 25% or so. The estimated range would typically read somewhere between 180 and 190 (in the car, not in the app, which has always been inaccurate), which is spot-on based on the stated 232 max range. It was winter, and I soon learned that I could lose 10 - 15% of that stated range all at once if I did not remember to use pre-entry climate control...but y'all know all about that. I was tracking the eff"
"2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 Active Lane Change Assist Hey EQB owners, quick question. I’ve noticed all over the Mercedes website that the Driver Assistance Package clearly includes Active Lane Change Assist, and it’s even listed for the 2025 EQB 300 when that package is selected. My spec sheet also shows the Driver Assistance Package, and on my car Active Steering Assist works, Active Distance/Speed Assist works, and basically everything else works, but Active Lane Change Assist does not. It’s not functioning and it’s not even a setting anywhere in the assistance menu. I went to the dealership and they tried to tell me the EQB doesn’t come with Active Lane Change Assist at all, which makes no sense since it’s listed on the site and on my spec sheet. Do any of you actually have Active Lane Change Assist working on your EQB, or is this a software lock or is Mercedes just misleading me? Trying to figure out if it’s just me or if everyone’s EQB is missing it too."
"MercedesEQ owners discuss the EQB battery recall, including park-outside and 80-percent charge guidance, replacement timing, and frustration with the slow remedy schedule."
"Mercedes-Benz EQB recall: Is the risk only above 80% charge? Looking for expert insight For our EQB, we’ve been told not to charge above 80% and to avoid enclosed parking due to the recall. Trying to understand what this actually means in real life. Is the risk only above 80%? Is staying under 80% enough, or are there other precautions? Is it actually safe to keep driving the car? Would love to hear from anyone with real-world experience or technical insight. For reference, here is an official recall notice from Australia that describes the issue in more technical detail:"
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