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Mercedes-Benz GLB250

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

114

Active records

Recalls

25

Active records

TSBs

202

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

5

Crashes

4

Fires

1

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz GLB250

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Condition issue

37

Operating state

34

Reporting mechanism

23

Noise

14

Driver assistance issue

12

Performance issue

9

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

9

Engine behavior

8

Safety restraint issue

8

Access/entry issue

5

Powering on/off behavior

5

Vibration/harshness

5

Braking behavior

4

Infotainment behavior

4

Ride/handling behavior

4

Smell

4

Steering behavior

4

Electrical issue

3

Recent change

3

Safety restraint behavior

3

Thermal issue

3

Fluid issue

2

HVAC behavior

1

Starting behavior

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 4MATIC

Filed Aug 25, 2026


From: [XXX] Phone: [XXX] Email: [XXX] SUBJECT: Vehicle: New Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 VIN: [XXX] Current Mileage: 39,660 Total Purchase Price: $48,450.00 To Mercedes-Benz USA Corporate Management and Dealership Service Director, This letter serves as a formal written statement regarding an ongoing, unremedied mechanical failure that has now escalated into a severe, life-threatening safety hazard. I am officially rejecting the dealership's requests to appraise or trade in this vehicle, and I am…

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 4MATIC

Filed Aug 15, 2026


Complete engine failure mid driving on highway. NO engine light prior to complete engine failure. Vehicle has been towed to two different Mercedes Benz auto dealerships. Both service directors concur that this should not have occurred with zero warning and low mileage of 64,856 with an impeccable service record at Mercedes Benz Came on suddenly Julie 2026 and no engine warning lights

2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250

Filed Aug 12, 2026


Recently leased a 2026 Mercedes GLB250 in May 2026. Driving home on highway the tire popped and completely shredded rendering vehicle undriveable. No warning only to smell some smoke and then the warning light came on to say the tire was at 14psi and declining. I immediately pulled off highway and was shocked to see a completely shredded tired that exploded. I towed car to a dealership and then contacted Me3rcedes to which they were very unresponsive or concerned. It would take them 3 days to…

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250

Filed Aug 12, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated that the front stationary roof panel detached from the vehicle and shattered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact became aware of a recall with a similar failure; however, the VIN was not included, and the model year was not included in a recall for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 4MATIC

Filed Jul 30, 2026


As I was driving down road car began to lose power, check engine light came on and car went into limp mode. Car was towed to nearest repair shop where analysis was made. I was advised to take to dealership for repair. Advised that there was a service campaign issued by the manufacturer on GLB class with M260 motors. See attached report. Took car to MB dealer and informed that an update to the ECU was needed but not available at this time. See attached report. Returned home to PA called Mercedes…

2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 4MATIC

Filed Jun 19, 2026


The panoramic sunroof glass on my 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB suddenly shattered while I was driving on Interstate 20. The failure occurred without any observed impact from another vehicle, object, or roadway debris. The damaged sunroof and vehicle are available for inspection upon request.The failure occurred unexpectedly while traveling at highway speed and was accompanied by a loud explosion-like sound that resembled a gunshot. The sudden noise startled me and could have caused a loss of vehicle…

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 4MATIC

Filed Jun 15, 2026


EXTENDED WARRENTY INFORMATION MERCEDEZ BENZ HAS ISSUED WARRENTY TO THAT APPLIE TO CONDISTIONS AS LISTED ABOVE (EXHAUST VALVE, CYLINER HEAD ) BACK 08/04/2023 THE CAR HAS IN MERCEDEZ BENZ AND HAVE FAILED TO PICK ON THE EXTENDED WARRRENTY REPAIRS AND WE NOW FIND OUT THIS CASED MORE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND NEEDS TO REPLACE CAMSHAT AND , CONTROL VALVE, ROLLER ROCKER ARM, AND ENGINE CAMSHAFT FOLLOWER . IT'S ALL BECAUSE DEALERSHIP FAILED AND NOTFIY US OF NEEDED REPAIRS . THEY ARE WILL COVER THE…

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 4MATIC

Filed Jun 9, 2026


While driving on the highway at 70mph my transmission malfunction warning light illuminated in red and my vehicle went into limp mode, creating a life threatening safety defect at highway speeds. I immediately took the vehicle to Mercedes Benz of Pittsburgh. The dealer's own diagnostic tech notes stated 'software is in preparation for concern' confirming this is a known safety defect on Mercedes' end. The dealer was unable to replicate the concern or produce stored fault codes but acknowledged…

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250

Filed May 20, 2026


Safety Risk - Twice I was almost hit because my car didn't take off. O'REILLY Veri Scan Results - Free Emissions Status: Red Primary DTC: Mixture Formation (Cylinder 4) is irregular P219F: Fuel injectors measure and atomize fuel mixed with incoming air and sent to combustion chambers. Cylinder 4 PSI at 40 Mercedes Benz of San Juan $300 diagnostic Cylinder head needs to be replaced. Safety Risk - Twice I was almost hit because my car didn't take off. Problem has been confirmed by dealer. Not…

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 4MATIC

Filed May 1, 2026


I have a passenger malfunction with airbags warning coming. I also just experienced getting gas. My milage counted down to zero which it never has before and my engine light came on. I went and got gas 3 times spending around $70 and my gas mileage still says 0 and my engine light is on.

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.