https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:39:10 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#recall-26V481000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-glb-250-2024 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging aut https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#recall-26V481000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-glb-250-2023 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging aut https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#recall-26V481000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-glb-250-2022 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging aut https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#recall-26V481000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-glb-250-2021 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging aut https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#recall-26V481000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-glb-250-2020 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging aut https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2162607 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased this vehicle in May 28 2025. I certified car. I took in for oil change Nov 17-2025. Found out they had lot of issues., left front bushing arm leaking. Rt engine mount leaking. Bad brakes battery low. Bad tire rt back passage side.front wheel axle and rear wheel axle is bad and screw on the engine mount is missing. Screw and leaking..?and the vehicle needed a alignment. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2162608 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased this vehicle in May 28 2025. I certified car. I took in for oil change Nov 17-2025. Found out they had lot of issues., left front bushing arm leaking. Rt engine mount leaking. Bad brakes battery low. Bad tire rt back passage side.front wheel axle and rear wheel axle is bad and screw on the engine mount is missing. Screw and leaking..?and the vehicle needed a alignment. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2162609 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased this vehicle in May 28 2025. I certified car. I took in for oil change Nov 17-2025. Found out they had lot of issues., left front bushing arm leaking. Rt engine mount leaking. Bad brakes battery low. Bad tire rt back passage side.front wheel axle and rear wheel axle is bad and screw on the engine mount is missing. Screw and leaking..?and the vehicle needed a alignment. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2156699 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT IT APPEARS AS IF THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IN THIS VEHICLE. WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP THE TRANSMISSION HAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE. THE CLUNKING OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTS. IT CLUNKS FROM D4 TO D3, THEN D3 TO D2 , AND AGAIN AT D2 TO D1. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES TO HAVE IT CHECKED. THE SERVICE MGR WENY FOR S TEST DRIVE WITH ME https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2156720 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Engine locked up while driving out of state on the interstate. Vehicle lost all power and engine stopped functioning. Managed to pull over and stop the vehicle on the side of the interstate. Had truck towed to repair shop where they diagnosed connecting rod/crankshaft bearing failure, as well as lifter and cylinder misfire/failure on cylinder 7. Metal shavings were discovered in the oil, and engin https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2156721 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Engine locked up while driving out of state on the interstate. Vehicle lost all power and engine stopped functioning. Managed to pull over and stop the vehicle on the side of the interstate. Had truck towed to repair shop where they diagnosed connecting rod/crankshaft bearing failure, as well as lifter and cylinder misfire/failure on cylinder 7. Metal shavings were discovered in the oil, and engin https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2156250 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Driving on north bound of Merritt Parkway between exit 17 and 18. Today 12/10/25 9:28 AM My panoramic sunroof exploded ! all catch on video, driver on the vehicle behind me , came to check on me; and told me the glass went over four feet up in the air and then hit his vehicle windshield, I call Mercedes Benz customer service support to report the incident and open a case, they told me to drive to https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2152877 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Engine showed signs of loss of power and excess noise. It was taken to dealership via MB roadside assistance. At the dealership, they diagnosed it with engine catastrophic failure due to metal parts found in the oil filter. At no time was the engine disassembled to ensure known defects and still under warranty parts were not the cause. Dealer estimated the repair to cost in excess of $22K. MBU https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2151296 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Escalating Safety Concern – Loud Clunking, Thumping, and Cracking from Front Axle at Low Speeds We are long-time loyal customers and currently own four identical Mercedes-Benz models. Unfortunately, one of our vehicles, a 2021 mb glb250 has recently developed severe clunking, thumping, and loud cracking noises originating from the front axle area, noticeable especially at low speeds. The problem https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2151297 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Escalating Safety Concern – Loud Clunking, Thumping, and Cracking from Front Axle at Low Speeds We are long-time loyal customers and currently own four identical Mercedes-Benz models. Unfortunately, one of our vehicles, a 2021 mb glb250 has recently developed severe clunking, thumping, and loud cracking noises originating from the front axle area, noticeable especially at low speeds. The problem https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2151298 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Escalating Safety Concern – Loud Clunking, Thumping, and Cracking from Front Axle at Low Speeds We are long-time loyal customers and currently own four identical Mercedes-Benz models. Unfortunately, one of our vehicles, a 2021 mb glb250 has recently developed severe clunking, thumping, and loud cracking noises originating from the front axle area, noticeable especially at low speeds. The problem https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2147675 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Cylinder repair dealership said it's a known issue but Mercedes Benz said they will not cover the repair. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2136435 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Exhaust temperature sensor or harness messed up by 8k miles just bought car with only 2k miles already in the shop 2 times https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2129412 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving on Highway on May 19th and the Panoramic Sunroof suddenly shattered https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2126120 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT While driving, the panoramic moonroof on my 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 (VIN: [XXX] ) suddenly shattered without any visible impact or prior damage. It sounded like an explosion, and glass rained down into the vehicle. This could have caused serious injury to myself or my child. There was no indication that a rock or debris hit the vehicle. No vehicles were in front of me, and I have no history of https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2122342 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT My fuel injection has been replaced 2 times in 3 years. Was advised that it could cause damages to other parts https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2122343 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT My fuel injection has been replaced 2 times in 3 years. Was advised that it could cause damages to other parts https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2120396 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Brake over heats because of rust caused by rain which builds up causing brakes to freeze up. Explanation from dealer. In fact told us we need to dry brakes off if we drive in rain and park in garage for more than 2 days or we will have it happen again. Brakes freeze and car locked up and can’t move it. We bought the car used had it inspected by a MBD in Atlanta G. Bulkhead , told breaks were like https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2120397 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Brake over heats because of rust caused by rain which builds up causing brakes to freeze up. Explanation from dealer. In fact told us we need to dry brakes off if we drive in rain and park in garage for more than 2 days or we will have it happen again. Brakes freeze and car locked up and can’t move it. We bought the car used had it inspected by a MBD in Atlanta G. Bulkhead , told breaks were like https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2117230 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this formal complaint regarding a serious safety incident involving my 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB, which directly reflects the defect outlined in Recall 20V-480 (Rear Spoiler Detachment). Although my VIN is not officially included in the affected range, the exact failure described in the recall occurred on my vehicle. On or about June 16, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., I was drivin https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2114525 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear Camera malfunction The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel, making a loud thumb noise every time the car slows down to an intersection. No camera image is displayed in the head unit. This is a driving distraction for the operator and thus a safety issue as the sound is loud and its made constantly at every stop when you slow down. Dealer was able t https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2108952 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Graco Turn2Me car seat is loosening over time when installed with the vehicle seatbelt and the SnugLock Lock-Off. The vehicle seat belt was also switched to a locked mode after proper installation and did not make a difference over time. The car seat continues to loosen over time to the point where it is moving more than an inch side to side at the belt path. This can cause injury to a child durin https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2108953 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Graco Turn2Me car seat is loosening over time when installed with the vehicle seatbelt and the SnugLock Lock-Off. The vehicle seat belt was also switched to a locked mode after proper installation and did not make a difference over time. The car seat continues to loosen over time to the point where it is moving more than an inch side to side at the belt path. This can cause injury to a child durin https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2108466 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-glb-250#complaint-2103426 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Despite maintaining the vehicle according to the recommended schedule, I have encountered ongoing performance issues (electrical, rear shocks, fan motor etc.) that are not in line with the standard of quality I expect from a brand of your reputation. Window not going down all the way on the driver side. Radio not working but was fixed. These issues have caused inconvenience and concern regarding