What year Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, avoid the 2020 and 2022 model years. The 2020 has the highest complaint index at 100 with 53 complaints and 20 recalls, while the 2022 has an index of 80 with 11 complaints and 2 crashes.

Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 reliable?

The 2020 GLB 250 ranks worst of all years based on NHTSA data, with a complaint index of 100, 53 complaints, and 20 recall campaigns, led by Structure & Body issues.

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250?

Among years with complaint data, the 2023 GLB 250 performs best, with a complaint index of 40 and only 11 complaints, mostly in the Engine category.

Does the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 have recall issues?

Yes. NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns across model years 2020-2025, with the 2020 model alone accounting for 20 of them.

How many complaints does the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 have overall?

NHTSA lists 109 total complaints across the 2020-2025 GLB 250 model years, with Engine, Structure & Body, and Electrical System as the top problem areas.

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Best and Worst Years (2020–2025)

Avoid the 2020 and 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250. The 2020 leads with a complaint index of 100, 53 complaints, 20 recalls, and 3 crashes tied to structure and body issues. The 2022 has a complaint index of 80 with a top problem in Collision Avoidance & Cameras. The 2023 model, with an index of 40, is the strongest year with data.

Avoid 2020 Avoid 2022

Model years: 6; 2020–2025
NHTSA complaints: 109
Recall campaigns: 25
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Engine

GLB 250 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2020	Avoid	100	53	3	20	Structure & Body	26	—
2021	Caution	60	29	0	11	Engine	26	—
2022	Avoid	80	11	2	1	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	26	—
2023	Good	40	11	0	1	Engine	26	—
2024	No verdict	0	4	0	1	Electrical System	27.5	—
2025	No verdict	20	1	1	2	Brakes	27.5	—

GLB 250 years to avoid: what went wrong

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Index 100 · 53 complaints · 20 recalls

The 2020 GLB 250 ranks worst of all years, with a complaint index of 100, 53 complaints, and 20 recall campaigns. Structure & Body issues lead at 26% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 35,000, including reports of front fender flares detaching at highway speed. Electrical System complaints, often airbag warning lights, showed a median mileage of just 1,500. One owner reported a front axle fracture during a low-speed steering loss that ended in a crash. NHTSA also lists recalls covering door locks, brake wear inspection gauges, and communication module software.

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Index 80 · 11 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2022 GLB 250 ranks second-worst, with a complaint index of 80 across 11 complaints and 2 reported crashes. Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues dominate at 36% of complaints, with owners describing driver-assist features such as adaptive speed control and lane control working inconsistently. Engine complaints made up 27% of the total, with a median failure mileage of 5,000, including one report of unintended acceleration while parking that led to a crash. Only one recall campaign, covering a structure and body door lock issue, applies to this year.

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Other29 (27%)
Engine24 (22%)
Structure & Body19 (17%)
Electrical System18 (17%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (12%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (10%)
Fuel System9 (8%)
Transmission & Powertrain8 (7%)
Brakes6 (6%)
Steering6 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, avoid the 2020 and 2022 model years. The 2020 has the highest complaint index at 100 with 53 complaints and 20 recalls, while the 2022 has an index of 80 with 11 complaints and 2 crashes.
Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 reliable?: The 2020 GLB 250 ranks worst of all years based on NHTSA data, with a complaint index of 100, 53 complaints, and 20 recall campaigns, led by Structure & Body issues.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250?: Among years with complaint data, the 2023 GLB 250 performs best, with a complaint index of 40 and only 11 complaints, mostly in the Engine category.
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 have recall issues?: Yes. NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns across model years 2020-2025, with the 2020 model alone accounting for 20 of them.
How many complaints does the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 have overall?: NHTSA lists 109 total complaints across the 2020-2025 GLB 250 model years, with Engine, Structure & Body, and Electrical System as the top problem areas.