Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 25 recalls and 106 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 (model years 2020–2026). The most reported problem area is structure (19 complaints), followed by engine (18 complaints). The 2020 model year has the most recalls (20).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 11 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 20 | 54 | 3 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2020 (54), 2021 (29) and 2023 (11). Among model years at least two years old, the 2024 has the fewest complaints on file (4).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 19 | 4 of 7 | |
| Engine | 18 | 4 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 17 | 4 of 7 | |
| Suspension | 11 | 3 of 7 | |
| Power train | 8 | 4 of 7 |
Latest 8 of 25 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V481000 | Jul 24, 2026 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, lock | 2020–2023, 2025 | 310,667 |
| 24V780000 | Oct 18, 2024 | Tires: sidewall | 2025 | 416 |
| 23V732000 | Nov 1, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, pads | 2020 | 42,742 |
| 22V679000 | Sep 12, 2022 | Electronic stability control (ESC): control module | 2021 | 4 |
| 22V365000 | May 20, 2022 | Electrical system: software | 2020–2021 | 242,722 |
| 22V314000 | May 9, 2022 | Suspension: rear | 2021 | 88 |
| 22V232000 | Apr 8, 2022 | Back over prevention: display function | 2020–2021 | 126,443 |
| 22V078000 | Feb 11, 2022 | Air bags: frontal | 2021 | 50 |
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 6 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 5 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.