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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine
2Power train
1Service brakes
1Structure
1Visibility
1Carry handle, shell, base
1Visibility/wiper
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Other/i am not sure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Carry handle, shell, base | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Other/i am not sure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 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
2023 vs. every other GLB 250 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 median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLB 250 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Safety Risk - Twice I was almost hit because my car didn't take off. O'REILLY Veri Scan Results - Free Emissions Status: Red Primary DTC: Mixture Formation (Cylinder 4) is irregular P219F: Fuel injectors measure and atomize fuel mixed with incoming air and sent to combustion chambers. Cylinder 4…
My 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 is experiencing engine misfires and fault codes consistent with a known cylinder head defect that is the subject of a recall affecting 2022 and earlier models. A certified mechanic has confirmed the issue aligns with the recall defect. Despite identical symptoms and…
On December 19, 2025, the vehicle showed lights that a sparkplug had misfired. The dealer notified me that in less than two full years of having the 2023 vehicle, it required a complete engine rebuild. This is the third major engine problem I have had with the vehicle with more than $20K in fees.…
Own a 2023 GLB 250?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.