2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GLB 250 years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250. That ranks 6th out of 7 GLB 250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock
Problem: 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 automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.
Tires:sidewall
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 GLB 250, GLB 250 4MATIC, and GLB 35 4MATIC vehicles. The right-side front and rear tires may have sidewall damage, which can result in a sudden loss of tire pressure.
Risk: A sudden loss of tire pressure can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100014.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On June 5 2026, my wife drove the vehicle into the garage. While she was exiting the vehicle with the driver's door open, the vehicle unexpectedly continued moving backward. My wife had to move out of the vehicle's path to avoid being struck or potentially crushed. The vehicle continued moving with…
Other Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 years
← 2024 GLB 250 · 2026 GLB 250 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 GLB 250 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 GLB 250 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 GLB 250 | 11 | 1 |
| 2022 GLB 250 | 11 | 1 |
| 2021 GLB 250 | 29 | 11 |
| 2020 GLB 250 | 54 | 20 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250?
Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GLB 250 model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.