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. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-... Read more
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
ENGINE
May 20, 2026
Incident date: Mar 31, 2026
Still no remedy for the engine recall. Vehicle gives me issues. Currently will not start, can not move the vehicle away from my driveway. Has bunch of electrical errors.
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 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Apr 24, 2026
On Wednesday night, the battery light initially came on and after a few minutes the van had this burning smell so I pulled over and the alternator was on fire. I put it out with several bottles of water from papa John’s. Today, at Boyd Honda in Oxford said in the diagnosis that there was a sweepin... Read more
Fire
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Feb 26, 2026
Incident date: Dec 19, 2025
2025 Honda Passport with 10k miles ***Braking issues - -Collision Mitigation System going off randomly and often, with no oncoming traffic, no obstacles or obstructions. -Phantom braking and “BRAKE” warning/steering wheel shake. Occurs often on windy, hilly roads with sharp curves, often to t... Read more
STEERING
Nov 11, 2025
Incident date: Nov 10, 2025
Steering locks up during low speed maneuvers. Problem began at approximately 192 miles and has repeated well over 25 times in under 650 miles.
POWER TRAIN
Sep 11, 2025
Incident date: May 19, 2025
My 2019 Jeep completely lost ALL power while driving. There is a clanking sound that no one can locate. There is a change in the way the care is driving as far as power and engine sounds louder than usual. On 9.8.25 my sev 4WD indicator light appeared. I have seen the recalls for ALL these issues... Read more
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
ENGINE
Jul 11, 2025
Incident date: May 10, 2025
My oil plug fell out causing engine damage. They are saying it is fault of wal mart who did last oil change but 2 months and 12,000 miles have passed since oil change and they will not cover under warranty
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
161
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths