2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has a complaint index of 60, ranking 3rd worst out of 6 model years, with a Caution verdict. It has 11 complaints, 1 recall, 2 crashes, and no fires reported to NHTSA.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #3 of 6 GLB 250 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 11
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 23 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (36%)
- Engine3 (27%)
- Other3 (27%)
- Electrical System2 (18%)
- Brakes1 (9%)
- Fuel System1 (9%)
- Lane Departure1 (9%)
- Structure & Body1 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (9%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Driver assistance features such as adaptive cruise, automatic braking, and lane control reportedly work only about half the time, sometimes failing daily.
- One owner reported unintended acceleration and a pulling sensation while parking, resulting in a crash into a wall.
- Owners describe the vehicle stalling and failing to restart after automatic stop-start activation, including once at a traffic light.
- A driver-side window reportedly stopped working correctly, and a radio failed before being fixed.
- One owner reported the fuel injection system was replaced twice within three years.
- An owner described brakes overheating and freezing up after rain exposure, according to information relayed by a dealer.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V481000Jul 24, 2026Structure & Body310,667 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock
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. 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.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,075
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other GLB 250 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 11 complaints and 1 recall for the 2022 GLB 250, giving it a complaint index of 60 and a Caution verdict. It ranks 3rd worst among the 6 model years with data.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 GLB 250?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues account for 36% of complaints, followed by Engine problems at 27% and Electrical System issues at 18%.
- Does the 2022 GLB 250 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 26V481000) covers a driver's door lock issue; dealers replace the lock free of charge.
- How does the 2022 GLB 250 compare to other years?
- The 2020 and 2021 GLB 250 rank worse with complaint indexes of 100 and 80 and Avoid verdicts, while the 2023 GLB 250 scores better at 40 with a Good verdict.
- Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2022 GLB 250?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries reported for the 2022 GLB 250, with no fires or deaths.