2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-03
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and electrical system
Forward collision avoidance
1 of 1 total report mentions: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking.
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-11-22Tires24V780000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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Date not on fileLatches/locks/linkages26V481000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V481000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 24V780000 · Tires
FAQ
- Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.