Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC (2020–2020) that have at least 5 complaints. 2020 has the most, with 8. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All GLB 250 4MATIC model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | — | 1 | 58 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine4 25%
- Fuel system3 19%
- Electrical system3 19%
- Air bags2 13%
- Wheels1 6.3%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 6.3%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 6.3%
- Suspension1 6.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2020: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11735064, filed 2026-05Other Mercedes-Benz models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology