Mercedes-Benz Glb 250 Recalls

The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has 24 recalls covering the 2020–2025 model years, with the most serious being a water intrusion issue on 2020 models where moisture enters the front footwells through the wheel well, damages electrical components, and can cause the instrument cluster to go blank or the engine to stall while driving.

The 2025 model year has a tire sidewall defect where the right-side front and rear tires can carry hidden damage that leads to sudden pressure loss and loss of vehicle control. On 2021 models, the electronic stability control unit can fail, disabling both anti-lock brakes and stability control while also creating a risk of an electrical short and fire. Also on 2021 vehicles, the driver's front airbag module may be the wrong part, meaning it can fail to restrain the driver in a crash or detach from the steering wheel during deployment, and the driver-side window airbag may be improperly mounted at the A-pillar, preventing it from containing occupants during a rollover or side impact.

The 2020 model year carries a dense cluster of safety-related issues. A corroding front axle carrier can fail and cause a loss of steering control. A fuel injector seal can leak fuel near hot engine components, raising the risk of an engine fire. The airbag control software may fail to trigger the front seatbelts and passenger airbag in a crash, and separately, the front passenger airbag cushion can tear during deployment due to an improperly attached inflator. The window airbag at the A-pillar may also be incorrectly mounted, with a catch strap that can disconnect during deployment. Second-row seats on some 2020 vehicles may not lock properly into the seat track, leaving occupants less protected in a crash. The rear-row accessory power outlet can deliver excessive voltage to connected devices, creating a fire risk.

Across 2020–2021 models, the backup camera can display a black screen or fail to show an image at all when reversing, and the automatic emergency call system can fail to transmit the correct location to emergency responders after a crash. Headlights on 2020 models may have been set to an incorrect angle, either reducing forward visibility or projecting glare at oncoming drivers. Rear headlight leveling on 2021 vehicles can be affected by an improperly installed sensor linkage, with the same glare consequence. Tailgate side spoilers on 2020–2021 models and the rear spoiler on some 2020 vehicles can detach and become road debris, and front fender wheel arch covers on 2020–2021 models can also come loose. The 2020 model year also has a compliance issue where rear brake pad wear gauges and the corresponding owner's manual instructions were omitted, making it harder to detect worn pads before braking performance degrades.