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. 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

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE3
SERVICE BRAKES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN1
ENGINE 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 Jul 28, 2025
Incident date: Jul 25, 2025
Burning oil, not wanting to accelerate properly on the freeway, kia has engine in previous years having the same issue, and these 2020 and they are not trying to fix them.
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
158 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 1 1 View
2025 2 0 View
2024 (current) 1 6
2023 1 13 View
2022 1 25 View
2021 11 44 View
2020 20 69 View

Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models

Model Recalls Complaints
GLA 250 1,219 416 View
GLC 300 1,143 568 View
GLE 350 1,116 311 View
C 300 1,074 360 View
AMG GLS63 963 12 View
AMG C43 944 74 View
CLA 250 923 130 View
AMG GLC43 920 42 View