2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 4MATIC

1 recalls, 11 complaints

26V481000 Jul 24, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Defect Description
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 d... Read more
Consequence
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning J... Read more
310,667 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

11 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
ENGINE3
BACK OVER PREVENTION1
AIR BAGS1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
SERVICE BRAKES1
ENGINE Aug 15, 2026
Incident date: Jul 3, 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 s... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 15, 2026
Incident date: Jul 3, 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 s... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
Description In some of the affected vehicles, the rear right-hand axle shaft may have been manufactured without properly completing the electromagnetic induction heat treatment process, making the axle shaft susceptible to fracture. Safety Risk A fractured rear axle shaft could result in a loss o... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
Our vehicle has stalled at stop lights several times over the past 6 years. The auto stop/start feature seems to fail. The vehicle will shut off but when you repeat the brake it will not restart and the vehicle will die completely. You have to put it in park, wait a few seconds and try and restart. ... Read more
ENGINE Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
Our vehicle has stalled at stop lights several times over the past 6 years. The auto stop/start feature seems to fail. The vehicle will shut off but when you repeat the brake it will not restart and the vehicle will die completely. You have to put it in park, wait a few seconds and try and restart. ... Read more
AIR BAGS May 1, 2026
Incident date: Apr 30, 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.
ENGINE May 1, 2026
Incident date: Apr 30, 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.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM May 1, 2026
Incident date: Apr 30, 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION Apr 28, 2026
Incident date: Apr 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse(R), the rearview camera went black, worked intermittently, and displayed upside-down images. Additionally, ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 10, 2026
Incident date: Feb 5, 2026
The car suddenly went into low power mode. It had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer learned the next day that the ICCU failed per the recall. However, while parts arrived a week ago, they do not have sufficient personnel to complete the work. They said it would likely be several more days. I wa... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 10, 2026
Incident date: Feb 5, 2026
Instrument panel went completely dark. Lost all information. Needed to pull the car over to the curb. Eventually the display reset and came back.

MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 4MATIC - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 4MATIC across all model years (2020, 2026).

7 Total Recalls
18 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 4MATIC - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2026 1 0 View
2025 1 0 View
2024 1 1 View
2023 1 0 View
2022 1 2 View
2021 1 4 View
2020 (current) 1 11

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