Brandgefahr bei Mercedes EQA und EQB: Tut Mercedes genug? | Marktcheck SWR

Mercedes-Benz is once again under fire: Around 53,000 EQA and EQB models worldwide are affected by a recall because a fire risk from the high-voltage battery cannot be ruled out. However, instead of replacing the battery, Mercedes is relying on a software update – with questionable consequences. Customers are reporting longer battery charging times, reduced range, and significant depreciation of their vehicles. Experts and affected owners are voicing their concerns: Is the update truly sufficient to guarantee safety? How is Mercedes addressing the accusations? And could other Mercedes models also be affected? ... Chapter Overview: 00:00 – Introduction: Fire Hazard in Mercedes EQA & EQB 00:27 – Affected Owner Reports 00:52 – Recall by the Federal Motor Transport Authority: Background Information 01:18 – Videos of Battery Fires: Shocking Images 01:46 – Comparison: Hyundai Replaces Batteries, Mercedes Relies on Updates 02:12 – Recall Letter from Mercedes 03:06 – Customer Reports: Longer Charging Times and Range Loss 03:38 – Frustrated Owners Unite: Lawsuits Against Mercedes 04:08 – Depreciation of Affected Mercedes EQA and EQB? 05:08 – Lawyer: “Defect and Fire Hazard Not Eliminated” 05:54 – Cost Factor: Why Mercedes Avoids Battery Replacement 06:30 – Federal Motor Transport Authority: Is the Update Really Sufficient? 07:08 – New suspicion: EQE fire and questionable design 08:10 – Battery expert: Design flaw as the cause of the EQE fire? 08:48 – Conclusion on EQA and EQB: Customers between safety risk and loss of value -------------- Note: This video is a segment from the program Marktcheck SWR, which first aired on SWR television on January 27, 2026. Consumer content from all ARD broadcasters is compiled here on this channel. You can find the complete Marktcheck program in the ARD Mediathek: https://www.ardmediathek.de/sendung/m... By the way: Since Marktcheck is part of ARD, you can download this video for free via Wi-Fi and watch it offline on the go! You can find an article on this topic here: ---------------- 📢 What experiences have you had with Mercedes? Share them in the comments! 🔔 If you enjoyed the video, please give it a like and subscribe to ARD Marktcheck for more exciting investigations. Subscribe here:    / @marktcheck   👋 WELCOME TO MARKTCHECK SWR You're probably already familiar with the exciting consumer tips from our colleagues at Markt NDR and Markt WDR, SUPER.MARKT rbb, Servicezeit WDR, Voss & Team, buy better, ECHT? And FYI – Our research, your advantage. At Marktcheck SWR you'll find ✔ ... independent tests and checks, ✔ ... practical tips for everyday life, and ✔ ... the most important information to protect yourself from current scams and consumer traps! Image source: picture alliance/dpa | Markus Lenhardt --------------------- ►    • Verbrenner und E-Autos: so tricksen Herste...   ►    • VW vs BYD: Fahren wir bald alle E-Autos au...   ►    • Brand-, Explosions-, Gesundheitsgefahr: Im...   ►    • Mercedes-Airbag geht einfach auf, Betrug m...   ►    • Gefährliche Takata-Airbags: Werden deutsch...   --------------------- ► More current information on our homepage: https://marktcheck.ard.de ► More practical everyday tips and tricks on our Facebook page:   / ard.marktcheck   ► We look forward to your comments – but please observe our netiquette: https://ard.de/die-ard/netiquette-100 ► Our legal notice: https://www.swr.de/impressum/ ►Our privacy policy: https://www.swr.de/datenschutz #mercedes #e-auto #eqa #eqb