Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 12 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC (model years 2020–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (6 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 3 of 7 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 3 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 of 7 | |
| Power train | 2 | 2 of 7 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V481000 | Jul 24, 2026 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, lock | 2020–2022 | 310,667 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 1 complaint; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.