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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-780 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 99%Owner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11
Forward collision avoidance11
Service brakes11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2025 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.

99%repaired · 2026 Q3

Tires: sidewall

Recall 24V-780 · Oct 18, 2024 · 416 vehicles · 412 repaired

Risk. A sudden loss of tire pressure can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2025 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

On June 5 2026, my wife drove the vehicle into the garage. While she was exiting the vehicle with the driver's door open, the vehicle unexpectedly continued moving backward. My wife had to move out of the vehicle's path to avoid being struck or potentially crushed. The vehicle continued moving with…
Complaint 11761976 · Sep 3, 2026

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