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Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

Model years 2020–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2020. Fewest complaints: 2021, 2022, 2023.

111owner complaints
25recall campaigns
380service bulletins
7model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2020. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’20’22’24’2654’20’23’2654

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20261100 · 0
20251281 · 0
202441420 · 0
2023 GLB 250111470 · 0
2022 GLB 250111732 · 0
2021 GLB 2502911960 · 0
2020 GLB 250Most complaints54201143 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Unknown or other27
  • Structure19
  • Engine19
  • Electrical system19
  • Suspension11
  • Power train8
  • Steering6
  • Fuel/propulsion system6

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 1 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.3 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026GLB 250 SUV · Station wagon: Small · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AM89.37.08.3193

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

25 campaigns cover the GLB 250; the latest 12 are below.

26V481000 · Latches/locks/linkages24 Jul 2026 · 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.

24V780000 · Tires18 Oct 2024 · 2025

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 GLB 250, GLB 250 4MATIC, and GLB 35 4MATIC vehicles. The right-side front and rear tires may have sidewall damage, which can result in a sudden loss of tire pressure.

23V732000 · Service brakes, hydraulic1 Nov 2023 · 2020

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. In addition, information for using this inspection gauge might not be included in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

22V679000 · Electronic stability control (esc)12 Sept 2022 · 2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB250 vehicles. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) unit may be damaged, which can result in disabled anti-lock brakes (ABS), disabled electronic stability control (ESC), and an electrical short circuit.

22V365000 · Communication20 May 2022 · 2020, 2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

22V314000 · Suspension9 May 2022 · 2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB 250 vehicles. The level sensor linkage on the rear axle might not have been installed properly, which could affect the headlight leveling function. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050011.

22V232000 · Back over prevention8 Apr 2022 · 2020, 2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

22V078000 · Air bags11 Feb 2022 · 2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB 250 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect front driver's air bag module.

21V990000 · Suspension17 Dec 2021 · 2020

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail.

21V961000 · Fuel system, gasoline13 Dec 2021 · 2020

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.

21V860000 · Air bags5 Nov 2021 · 2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB 250 and AMG GLB 35 vehicles. The driver-side window air bag may not have been mounted correctly to the lower area of the A-pillar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

21V639000 · Air bags13 Aug 2021 · 2020

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit software may not activate the front seat belts and front passenger air bag properly.

NHTSA recalls