2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#2 most-complained of 6 GLB 250 years
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has a complaint index of 80, ranking 2nd worst out of 6 model years, with 11 complaints, 1 recall, and a rank of Avoid relative to other GLB 250 years.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 23 city / 31 hwy
Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report unintended acceleration paired with pulling to the right, in one case leading to a crash into a wall at 5,000 miles.
- Drivers describe the vehicle failing to restart after the automatic stop-start function engaged at a traffic light.
- Some owners note glare from ridges on the hood becoming distracting while driving, especially at sunset, reported around 150 miles.
- Adaptive speed control, braking, and lane control features reportedly work inconsistently, described as working only about half the time.
- Owners report brakes overheating and freezing up due to rust buildup after rain exposure.
- Fuel injection failures were reported as recurring, with one owner citing replacement twice within three years.
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 data gives the 2022 GLB 250 a complaint index of 80, the 2nd highest (worst) among 6 model years tracked, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other GLB 250 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 GLB 250?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues make up 36% of complaints, followed by Engine problems at 27% and Electrical System issues at 18%.
- Does the 2022 GLB 250 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 GLB 250, covering the Structure & Body component, with dealers replacing the driver's door lock free of charge.
- How does the 2022 GLB 250 compare to other years?
- The 2022 model's complaint index of 80 is worse than 2021 (60), 2023 (40), and 2024 (0), but better than 2020 (100), which had the highest complaint index.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 GLB 250?
- The EPA rates the 2022 GLB 250 at 26 mpg combined (23 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,075.