2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250
1 recalls, 13 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
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
ENGINE
May 20, 2026
Incident date: Mar 31, 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 P... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Apr 27, 2026
Incident date: Mar 5, 2026
ADAS camera malfunction causing all driver assist functions to not work
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Apr 27, 2026
Incident date: Mar 5, 2026
ADAS camera malfunction causing all driver assist functions to not work
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2026
Incident date: Mar 5, 2026
Shortly after purchasing in 2025 I began having occasional issues with the door locks. Eventually the issue would self resolve but now I have experienced at least 2 times in last month being locked inside the vehicle and unable to exit without climbing into the passenger seat. I have not taken it... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Apr 24, 2026
I need a check up
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 26, 2026
Incident date: Dec 19, 2025
I was driving at night on a dark road My truck showed “ Brake assist failure. Press hard to brake. Speed limited.” I tried to step on the brakes & the truck didn’t stop. I was able to eventually turn the truck off & when I restarted it was fine. Luckily it wasn’t a busy street or that I didn... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 11, 2025
Incident date: Nov 10, 2025
Brought our 2013 Nissan Pathfinder to Naples Nissan because of a flashing airbag warning light and a Warning light that passenger airbag was not working . Dealer fixed other recalls and charged us $179 to tell us we needed 2 new OCS sensors for $1050. We provided copy of OCS sensor recall for 2013 p... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 11, 2025
Incident date: May 19, 2025
Silver dash covering immediately behind the instrument cluster is highly sun reflective affecting driving vision. The dash material should be black in color.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Jul 11, 2025
Incident date: May 10, 2025
The review camera when placing the car in reverse intermittently does not work, even after the latest recall was completed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 11, 2025
Incident date: May 10, 2025
On [XXX], I was driving on the [XXX] in San Diego, a rather busy freeway, and the instrument panel went black with no interference from me. I could not see speedometer or any other information about the car, like check engine light. I drove the 17 miles home. At my home, I restarted the car sever... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 18, 2025
Incident date: Jun 17, 2025
Coolant, leaking from jeep wrangler overheated, took it to my personal mechanic, who pointed out that there is a known issue and handed me the customer notification ZD8 coolant leakage, which states that the vehicle should be taken to a dealership and that the repair would be covered. I took it to t... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 22, 2025
Incident date: Apr 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Honda GL1800. The contact stated that while attempting to start the motorcycle or while accelerating from a stationary position, the motorcycle occasionally stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to a local dealer, where the motorcycle was... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 2, 2025
Incident date: Dec 30, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the gear shifter shifted into park(P) independently. The contact pulled over and shifted back to drive(D). In addition, while driving up or down hill, the overheating warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled.... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 across all model years (2020, 2026).
37
Total Recalls
158
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths