2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250
1 recalls, 6 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
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 4, 2025
Incident date: Oct 4, 2025
First incident was July 2025 . Car had 1300 miles. Would not accelerate over 25 miles an hour. Made an appointment with Route 60 Hyundai in Vero Bch, Fl. They could not find anything wrong. (invoice # [XXX]) Second time [XXX]. 3009 miles on the speedometer. The car would not accelerate over 4mph. A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 28, 2025
Incident date: Jul 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. Additionally, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe, and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle eventual... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 6, 2025
Incident date: Sep 5, 2024
Starter: The vehicle did not start at 44,000 miles. The local repair shop replaced a new starter for $1,100
ENGINE
Jan 6, 2025
Incident date: Sep 5, 2024
The engine failed while driving on the highway. All lights flashed on dashboard and loss of power to the vehicle. There were no prior check engine lights on before it activated and started flashing. Piston 3 failure that had to be replaced (pistons 1-3). Engine had been burning oil but no low oil in... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 3, 2024
Incident date: Aug 1, 2024
I was exiting a store parking lot when my vehicle died and I lost the steering, hazard lights, ability to put it in neutral. It wouldn’t start, but the radio and air conditioning still was on. When I attempted to start everything would blink.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 3, 2024
Incident date: Aug 1, 2024
I was exiting a store parking lot when my vehicle died and I lost the steering, hazard lights, ability to put it in neutral. It wouldn’t start, but the radio and air conditioning still was on. When I attempted to start everything would blink.
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