Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 problems and complaints, 2020 to 2023

23 NHTSA owner complaints and 7 recalls across 2 model years, 2020 to 2023. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

23complaints
7recalls
1reported crashes
0reported fires
1reported injuries

Which Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 years should you avoid?

We cover 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2023	10	1	0	0	Few red flags	Engine
2020	13	7	1	1	Few red flags	Body and structure

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 23 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Engine & powertrain10 (43%)
Structure & body7 (30%)
Steering, suspension & tires3 (13%)
Brakes1 (4%)
Other systems1 (4%)

Recalls (7)

Safety · 26V481000 · Jul 2026 · model years 2020, 2023
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Electrical system · 22V365000 · May 2022 · model year 2020
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Safety · 22V232000 · Apr 2022 · model year 2020
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 21V961000 · Dec 2021 · model year 2020
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Exterior lighting · 21V509000 · Jul 2021 · model year 2020
Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 21V354000 · May 2021 · model year 2020
A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Electrical system · 21V058000 · Feb 2021 · model year 2020
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.