2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLB 250 Problems & Recalls
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection ga...
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please ...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit software may not activate the front seat belts and front passenger air bag...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The accessory power outlet for the second-row seating may have excessive voltage due to an incorrect voltage converter socke...
Mercedes-Benz LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 C300, 2019-2020 A220, AMG C43, AMG C63, 2020 GLE580, GLB250, 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, 2021 AMG GLE63, and AMG GLE53 vehicles. The LED headlig...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not deploy properly during a crash.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator and cushion may be improperly attached inside the air bag module, which could result in ...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. Water may enter through the wheel well area into the front occupant foot wells, potentially damaging certain electrical compo...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Co...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB35 AMG, and 2020-2021 GLB250 vehicles. The side spoilers on the tailgate might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLB250 vehicles. The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been installed correctly, allow them to detach.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-C...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The window air bag in the A-pillar area may not be mounted correctly, affecting its performance. As such, these vehicles f...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The second row seat may not be correctly aligned within the seat track on one side, possibly causing the seat to not lock pr...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The rear spoiler above the tailgate may not have been welded correctly. This could result in parts of the spoiler detaching...
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. Water may enter through the wheel well area into the front occupant foot wells, potentially damaging certain electrical com...
I am submitting this formal complaint regarding a serious safety incident involving my 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB, which directly reflects the defect outlined in Recall 20V-480 (Rear Spoiler Detachment). Although my VIN is not officially included in the affected range, the exact failure described in the...
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V732000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Equipment); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ti...
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V732000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Equipment); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ti...
Front and rear suspension/control arms appears to have squeaky noises when approaching a turn or going a speed bump.
CV joint axle. This car does not maintain its lane. Drives misaligned and sounds like there is a cracking noise like something is breaking under driverside steering wheel. Attention assist comes on often. This issue appeared shortly after purchasing 05/24. The vehicle had been inspected multiple tim...
CV joint axle. This car does not maintain its lane. Drives misaligned and sounds like there is a cracking noise like something is breaking under driverside steering wheel. Attention assist comes on often. This issue appeared shortly after purchasing 05/24. The vehicle had been inspected multiple tim...
CV joint axle. This car does not maintain its lane. Drives misaligned and sounds like there is a cracking noise like something is breaking under driverside steering wheel. Attention assist comes on often. This issue appeared shortly after purchasing 05/24. The vehicle had been inspected multiple tim...
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a stop light, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle lunged backward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was restart...
Mileage: 50,307
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a stop light, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle lunged backward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was restart...
Mileage: 50,307
Car constantly cuts out and loses power as well as occasionally shuts off for no reason. Causing very hazardous driving conditions. I have noticed that this is a common issue stated in online forums with this particular car as well. It is more times than not an issue with the engine head and valves.
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the rear spoiler detached from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the spoiler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not ...
Mileage: 47,000
Power Liftgate (via key fob – SmartKey). Mercedes GLB250. Was told by Mercedes employees that all cars operate the same. oSensor that automatically stops liftgate if it detects an obstruction does not retract to allow someone reaching in the trunk to safely exit the trunk. oThe liftgate stops, but...
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated while opening the liftgate, the rear spoiler above the liftgate became loosened while raising and scratched the roof of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear spoiler had not detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and th...
Mileage: 40,000
The engine made a knocking sound and i pulled over on the side of the road took the car to MB dealership to get the recall fixed but i was told the recall cannot be fixed until the engine is fixed. MBUSA refuses to replace the engine even though it is fully covered under warranty. Thus because i can...
Engine failure. Engine has no compression which is causing injection fueler to fail. The head engine has gone bad at 50,000 miles. Head engine must be replaced and is on back order per Mercerdes Benz. After research on the issue I’ve noticed the Year/Make/Model this is issue is common at the 40k-5...
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on three occasions however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the f...
Mileage: 45,000
Since the beginning of the vehicle purchase, we heard fine metal rattling sound on the front driver side tire. Had it checked with the dealer and they recommended no repair. Now driven about 35K miles and started very loud metal scratching sound when wheels turned to right. Inspection showed bent...
Since the beginning of the vehicle purchase, we heard fine metal rattling sound on the front driver side tire. Had it checked with the dealer and they recommended no repair. Now driven about 35K miles and started very loud metal scratching sound when wheels turned to right. Inspection showed bent...
My GLB250 does not fall under recall 2020070009 however after taking it through the car wash the entire display instrument went out and car will not turn on and off. They are telling me the car had water damage and it is on me to fix?
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated while opening the trunk of the vehicle, the rear spoiler detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear spoiler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact rela...
Mileage: 35,000
There's a recall on the display monitor the screen will go black sometimes come back on sometimes never come back on there was a update to fix the issue if the update doesn't work they will have to change the display module or computer that controls it when I brought it to the dealer they want to ch...
There's a recall on the display monitor the screen will go black sometimes come back on sometimes never come back on there was a update to fix the issue if the update doesn't work they will have to change the display module or computer that controls it when I brought it to the dealer they want to ch...
There's a recall on the display monitor the screen will go black sometimes come back on sometimes never come back on there was a update to fix the issue if the update doesn't work they will have to change the display module or computer that controls it when I brought it to the dealer they want to ch...
Gap between frame and windshield causing unbearable squealing noise when driving above 75 mph. Unable to hear exterior surroundings and the squealing is causing aggravation to the ear drums of all passengers. Video provided to Mercedes dealer technician and issue has been inspected and confirmed ...
My car has a recall from May 2021, I purchased my car Oct 2022. When asked about the recall the finance manger at Mercedes Benz of South San Francisco, Rapheal Chin stated it was no open recalls on the car. When I pointed out the repair order didn’t match the car fax, it was explained by the sales...
My car has a recall from May 2021, I purchased my car Oct 2022. When asked about the recall the finance manger at Mercedes Benz of South San Francisco, Rapheal Chin stated it was no open recalls on the car. When I pointed out the repair order didn’t match the car fax, it was explained by the sales...
I had this safety recall done already why is it not removed it was done at the dealer
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH the vehicle had started shaking as if the engine was going to stall. The contact stated the check engine light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle, when she restarted t...
Mileage: 54,000
Driver hit at or around 35 MPH while making a left turn. Side airbags failed to deploy and did not protect driver from head/neck/shoulder injury. Upon impact, the seat belt did not restrain driver's body from thrashing against driver's car door.
Driver hit at or around 35 MPH while making a left turn. Side airbags failed to deploy and did not protect driver from head/neck/shoulder injury. Upon impact, the seat belt did not restrain driver's body from thrashing against driver's car door.
My vehicle have bad smell coming from air conditioner vents. Took to the dealer two time in one month to find out the cause. It smells like mold inside the evaporator coil. Dealer cleaned with some kind of sanitizer to kill the mold. But the smell keep coming back over and over. Vehicle has only 390...
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the reca...
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the reca...
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, the rearview camera failed to activate while reversing. The contact stated that whenever the rearview camera was activated a black or blank screen would be displayed; and the screen remained activated ...
Mileage: 16
The integral carrier that supports the front axle caused it to fail. Front axle carrier failed and resulted in a loss of steering control, and hit the curb. Luckily, there was no crash, although the Manufactured had warned about the risk of a crash. Here is a recall description: NHTSA ID: 21V990000...
1) As I was driving on the highway, the TRANSMISSION went into neutral. An error message on the display said that there was a transmission issue and to stop the car. 2) Fortunately, I was able to safely pull off the road without incident. However, there are many places that I wouldn't have been able...
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes Benz GLB250. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 45 mph and merged to the left, the driver was losing control of the steering and crashed into the meridian. The contact noticed that the front axle fractured and detached from the veh...
Mileage: 22,300
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes Benz GLB250. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 45 mph and merged to the left, the driver was losing control of the steering and crashed into the meridian. The contact noticed that the front axle fractured and detached from the veh...
Mileage: 22,300
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V990000 (Steering, Suspension) however, the dealer informed the contact that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded...
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V990000 (Steering, Suspension) however, the dealer informed the contact that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded...
I was driving on the way to my office and the sunroof was suddenly broken without hitting by any objects. Vehicle has been repaired.*JB
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated that while driving 65 - 70 mph, a loud noise was heard, and the sunroof glass exploded. The glass shards fell inside the vehicle. There was no impact on the sunroof that could have caused it to shatter. Another vehicle driving from beh...
Mileage: 18,000
Front bumper trim fell off while driving on highway! We had to serve while going 65 miles per hour on a highway. For NO REASON. There was no indication of a hazard. We immediately let sales person at the Mercedes Benz dealership know. We then reported 2 more times. The only response was a phone numb...
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated that the rear tailgate of the vehicle would not raise above 10-12 inches. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21V231000 (Structure). The...
Mileage: 22,000
FRONT GLASS PANEL IN FRONT OF PANORAMIC SUNROOF HAS RANDOMLY SHATTERED. I JUST NOTICED THE DAMAGE AS OF SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2021.
Mileage: 5,680
I EXPERIENCED AN INCIDENT WITH MY RECENTLY PURCHASED GLB 250 THAT MIRRORS EXACTLY THE 20200070009 RECALL THAT DOES NOT COVER MY VIN. AFTER RUNNING THE VEHICLE THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT BLANK, WITH NO ABILITY TO DETERMINE SPEED, FUEL LEVELS, ETC. WATER AFFECTED THE P...
Mileage: 5
I EXPERIENCED AN INCIDENT WITH MY RECENTLY PURCHASED GLB 250 THAT MIRRORS EXACTLY THE 20200070009 RECALL THAT DOES NOT COVER MY VIN. AFTER RUNNING THE VEHICLE THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT BLANK, WITH NO ABILITY TO DETERMINE SPEED, FUEL LEVELS, ETC. WATER AFFECTED THE P...
Mileage: 5
ON 3/23/2021, MY GLB 250 STARTED EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE ISSUES AFTER I HAD BEEN STOPPED AT A RAILROAD CROSSING FOR 15 MINUTES WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE CAR IN PARK. ONCE THE TRAIN PASSED AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE, MY INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED LIGHTING UP WITH EVERY POSSIBLE WARNING ...
Mileage: 8,000
ON 3/23/2021, MY GLB 250 STARTED EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE ISSUES AFTER I HAD BEEN STOPPED AT A RAILROAD CROSSING FOR 15 MINUTES WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE CAR IN PARK. ONCE THE TRAIN PASSED AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE, MY INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED LIGHTING UP WITH EVERY POSSIBLE WARNING ...
Mileage: 8,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS ABOUT TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, HE BECAME AWARE OF A LARGE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICL...
Mileage: 11,820
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLB 250W. THE CONTACT STATED HE OPENED THE TAILGATE OF THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A STRANGE NOISE WHEN IT WAS SHUT. THE LIFTGATE DID NOT SEEM SHUT PROPERLY.THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER KEYES EUROPEAN MERCEDES-BENZ. 5400 VAN NUYS BLVD, VAN NUYS, CA 91401 (833) 5...
Mileage: 12,000
GOT WARNING LIGHT ON IN DECEMBER 7TH 2020 SAYING "FRONT RIGHT AIRBAG MALFUNCTION". TOOK CAR FOR SERVICE AND APPARENT SOLVED ISSUE. TODAY DECEMBER 17TH 2020 THE PROBLEM IS BACK AGAIN.*DT THE CONSUMER SUBMITTED AN INVOICE FOR REPAIRS. *TR
2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLB. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SPOILER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL REPAIR THAT WAS PERFORMED PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE NOTICE. *JS
A/C SYSTEM IN CABIN MODE HAVE EXTERNAL SMOKE SMELL, MORE FOR IT SELF CAR.
Mileage: 9,872
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT 1500 MILES
Mileage: 1,500
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT 1500 MILES
Mileage: 1,500
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT 1500 MILES
Mileage: 1,500
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V480000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. MERCEDES-BENZ OF MELBOURNE (509 E NASA BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901; (321) 701-2706) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CO...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V480000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. MERCEDES BENZ OF SANTA ROSA (2885 CORBY AVE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95407) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PAR...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLB250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V480000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER...
FOUR WEEKS AGO I TURNED ON MY CAR AND SAW A WARNING LIGHT THAT SAID "LEFTSIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG MALFUNCTION". I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE MERCEDES 800 NUMBER AND THEY TRANSFERRED ME TO MY LOCAL SERVICE CENTER. I TOOK IT IN AND THE GUY WAS SUPER NICE, THEY PROVIDED ME WITH A LOANER AND HE SAID HE WOULD CAL...
Mileage: 4,253
THE CONTROL MODULE FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING THAT TELLS THE AIR WHEN TO TURN ON AND OFF ISN'T WORKING. MINE WENT OUT AT 1200 MILES. BRAND NEW MODEL 2020 JANUARY. THERE ARE 120 COMPUTERS ON THIS VEHICLE
Mileage: 1,200
ON FRIDAY 7/17/2020 AROUNDNOON, I WASDRIVING MYMB GLB THAT WAS BOUGHT LESSTHAN90 DAYS AGO WHEN SUDDENLY THE DASHBOARD WENT BLANK. I COULD NOT SEE SPEED, GAS GAGES OR ANY OTHER SAFETY FEATURES THAT WOULD BE ON THE DASH. I WAS BASICALLY BLINDED. I CALLED MERCEDES 911 AFTER STOPPING THE CAR. WE TRIED T...
Mileage: 3,250
ON FRIDAY 7/17/2020 AROUNDNOON, I WASDRIVING MYMB GLB THAT WAS BOUGHT LESSTHAN90 DAYS AGO WHEN SUDDENLY THE DASHBOARD WENT BLANK. I COULD NOT SEE SPEED, GAS GAGES OR ANY OTHER SAFETY FEATURES THAT WOULD BE ON THE DASH. I WAS BASICALLY BLINDED. I CALLED MERCEDES 911 AFTER STOPPING THE CAR. WE TRIED T...
Mileage: 3,250
NEW 2020 GLB250 WITH 800 MILES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING. WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING AT 75-80MPH, THE FRONT FENDER FLARE (DRIVER SIDE) PARTIALLY DETACHED ITSELF. THIS IS THE BLACK PIECE OF PLASTIC TRIM AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE WHEEL WELL. THE FRONT HALF OF THE FLARE PIECE WAS DETACHED AND FLYING IN THE ...
Mileage: 800
LEFT CURTAIN AIRBAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED. AFTER TAKING THE CAR BACK THE LEFT CURTAIN AIRBAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN.
Mileage: 1,000