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Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class VIN Check

NHTSA holds 11 owner complaints on the Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class from 9 production runs; the worst run has 2, the typical one 1.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 11 complaints · 9 runs · 2024–2024 · Updated Nov 8, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported EQB-Class run is W1N9M0CB7RN (2024 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 35% of reports; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for EQB-Class model years 2022–2025.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class has 9 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 64% of every EQB-Class complaint on file.

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
W1N9M0CB7RN••••••202422—
W1N9M0KB4RN••••••20242——
W1N9M0CB8RN••••••20241——
W1N9M0CB2RN••••••20241——
W1N9M0CB0RN••••••20241——
W1N9M0KB3RN••••••20241——
W1N9M0KBXRN••••••202411—
W1N9M0KB0RN••••••20241——
W1N9M0KB1RN••••••20241——
ROWS 9·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

ForCar has checked 17 EQB-Class VINs so far, most often 2023, 2024, 2025 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 9 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20241.21193
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2024 at 1.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2024 at 1.2. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 35% of everything Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class owners report: Electrical System, 6 of 11 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System63—
Unknown Or Other4——
Engine3——
Vehicle Speed Control11—
Service Brakes11—
Fuel/propulsion System1——
Forward Collision Avoidance1——
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class; the 6 below cover build years 2022 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
25V050000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery2022–2025
26V073000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery2022–2024
25V894000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery2022–2023
25V487000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery2022–2023
24V331000Power Train2022
23V677000Child Seat:vehicle Tether Anchor2022
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

25V050000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2022: 3 years on the road before the recall.

The EQB-Class against its rivals

The EQB-Class draws 1.2 complaints per production run; the Tesla Model 3 17.4, the Honda Passport 2.9 and the Subaru WRX 1.3. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class1191.227.3%
Tesla Model 34,22224217.410%
Honda Passport1,4625002.97.1%
Subaru WRX2852251.37.4%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 11 reports on the Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class, 27.3% involved a crash against 5.7% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class — complaint severity
OutcomeMercedes-Benz EQB-ClassAll vehicles
Complaints filed111,118,888
Involved a crash3 (27.3%)64,330 (5.7%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)27,017 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,150
Deaths reported02,729
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 379% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,118,888 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,893 production runs. The Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class share of that is 11 complaints over 9 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class
Recalls13 campaignsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2022–2025

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 11 NHTSA complaints from 9 EQB-Class runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which EQB-Class production run has the most complaints?

W1N9M0CB7RN, a 2024 build, with 2 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical EQB-Class run has 1.2.

Does the EQB-Class get more complaints than the Tesla Model 3?

No: 1.2 complaints per production run for the EQB-Class against 17.4 for the Tesla Model 3.

How many EQB-Class complaints involve a crash?

27.3% of 11 reports, against 5.7% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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