2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, 4% of the 54 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 brake cover that was wearing tire uneven. Dealer claims that we went over a large bump that bent the brake cover but no such thing happened and this location is where we have been hearing this fine rattling since buying new. …”
NHTSA complaint #11564012, filed 2024-01“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 time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11661522, filed 2025-05Related recalls
- 23V732000Nov 1, 2023Mercedes-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…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 2020, A 220 2019–2020, CLA250 2020 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 11024405Oct 20, 2025Complaint At low speeds and light brake pressure, brakes will make a groaning or honking noise. Cause Frictional vibrations with very light brake pressure/modulations. Remedy…
- 11014412Feb 3, 2025Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for…
- 11005334Jul 15, 2024Complaint Hand detection system not operating correctly / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument cluster: "Active Emergency Stop Assist not available" "Active Lane…
- 10233782Mar 2, 2023Complaint Squeaking noises from the front axle brakes when operating the brakes. The noise occurs regardless of the temperature. Cause The noise occurs due to friction between…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
14 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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