Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC, across 7 model years (2020–2026). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No GLB 250 4MATIC model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 GLB 250 4MATIC: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2021 GLB 250 4MATIC: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2024 GLB 250 4MATIC: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GLB 250 4MATIC | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2025 GLB 250 4MATIC | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 GLB 250 4MATIC | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2023 GLB 250 4MATIC | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2022 GLB 250 4MATIC | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2021 GLB 250 4MATIC | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2020 GLB 250 4MATIC | 7 | 1 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2020 (7), 2021 (2), 2024 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC?
Engine, with 8 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.