2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, 7% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,300 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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 times by Mercedes. Supposedly there were looks bolts underneath that were tightened. Problem persists every-time vehicle is driven.”
NHTSA complaint #11633560, filed 2025-01“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 vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was damaged. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21v99000 (steering, suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11451402, filed 2022-02, 22,300 miles“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 a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11450937, filed 2022-02Related service bulletins
- 11038188Sep 26, 2026Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering. Cause Noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. Remedy Remove the horn contact plate and check the…
- 11035120Jul 17, 2026Complaint Hand detection system – malfunction / vehicles with code 266 Fault message in instrument cluster: "Active Emergency Stop Assist not available" "Active Lane Keeping…
- 11033019May 22, 2026Complaint Noises from the area of the steering column. - Creaking - Squeaking - Chattering - Humming - Grinding Cause At present, there are no known noise problems with the…
- 11032576May 8, 2026Cause At present, there are no known noise problems with the steering column. Remedy Check surrounding area of the steering column for possible noises. • Instrument panel support…
- 11029919Mar 2, 2026Complaint Noises from the area of the steering column. - Creaking - Squeaking - Chattering - Humming - Grinding Cause At present, there are no known noise problems with the…
- 10249495Jan 24, 2024Noises in the steering column area when steering. Under analysis. Check which area of the steering column the noises occur in. Do the noises tend to occur at the bottom in the…
- 10249482Jan 24, 2024The steering wheel generates grinding noises between the steering wheel and steering column switch module during steering maneuvers See example file in the attachments area…
- 10228807Dec 1, 2022Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to…
- 10227143Nov 1, 2022Complaint Squeaking noise from area of input shaft of electric steering Cause Inadequate lubrication. Remedy Grease/lubricate sealing area of input shaft. ⢠The steering…
- 10222464Sep 2, 2022Complaint Vibrations in steering at speeds lower than 30 mph. Possible when turning and also partly noticeable after changing to winter or all-season tires. Cause Controller…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 7% |
| 2020 | 4 | 7% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsBrakes
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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