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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Electrical system
2Air bags
1Visibility/wiper
1Wheels
1Power train
1Steering
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other GLB 250 4MATIC year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GLB 250 4MATIC median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLB 250 4MATIC owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC Current mileage: Approximately 109,000 Date of most recent major incident:XXX I am reporting serious, recurring safety concerns involving my 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC, including engine malfunction, loss of acceleration, repeated overheating,…
Complete engine failure mid driving on highway. NO engine light prior to complete engine failure. Vehicle has been towed to two different Mercedes Benz auto dealerships. Both service directors concur that this should not have occurred with zero warning and low mileage of 64,856 with an impeccable…
I have a passenger malfunction with airbags warning coming. I also just experienced getting gas. My milage counted down to zero which it never has before and my engine light came on. I went and got gas 3 times spending around $70 and my gas mileage still says 0 and my engine light is on.
Own a 2020 GLB 250 4MATIC?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.