2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 recalls and problems

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2025 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 7 GLB 250 model years — 6th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

2recalls

1complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Latches/locks/linkages

Jul 24, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V481000 · 310,667 vehicles

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.

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 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.

Tires

Oct 18, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V780000 · 416 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Service Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2025 vs. other Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, the latest from Jul 24, 2026 (latches/locks/linkages). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), forward collision avoidance (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.