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Mercedes-Benz GLB 250Model year report

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
2,575miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
4–5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and electrical system (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,575 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 204 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Suspension (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Forward collision avoidance: “Brake over heats because of rust caused by rain which builds up causing brakes to freeze up. Explanation from dealer. In fact told us we need to dry brakes off if we drive in rain and park in garage for more than 2 days or we will have it happen again. Brakes freeze and car locked up and can’t move it. We bought the car used had it inspected by a MBD in Atlanta G. Bulkhead , told breaks were like new. Mileage 23,666 miles. Put on about 4000 miles now brakes gone froze up from rain. Garage kept. While driving car we were noticing almost like the breakers were on but not stepping on break. …”

NHTSA complaint #11680547, filed 2025-08

Other or unknown: “Parked the car not far from home, when my boyfriend got out and shut the door, the sunroof completely imploded. Tempered yet sharp shards were everywhere including my mouth, hair and body. MB took no responsibility and wound even have the car towed. Roof was repaired via my car insurance including private towing. MB wanted nothing to do with me. I do know that this has been a serious problem all over the country for some time. Please advise.”

NHTSA complaint #11562442, filed 2023-12

Electrical system: “Despite maintaining the vehicle according to the recommended schedule, I have encountered ongoing performance issues (electrical, rear shocks, fan motor etc.) that are not in line with the standard of quality I expect from a brand of your reputation. Window not going down all the way on the driver side. Radio not working but was fixed. These issues have caused inconvenience and concern regarding the reliability of the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11668913, filed 2025-06

Vehicle speed control: “When driving on the highway going 65mph the car slipped in neutral and error showed on dashboard transmission malfunction stop. I could steer and break, but not accelerate. Pulling over on side of highway, I was able to put in park and then drive. I pulled off the exit and the car did the same thing within 10 mins. Car was towed to Mercedes dealership in Warwick, RI. I was made aware after inspection that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle nor the transmission, but rather there was a needed software update that was causing the issue that had been identified previously. …”

NHTSA complaint #11727263, filed 2026-03

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 150 and 5,000 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 2,575 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202220232024420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
GLB-Class · SUV 4WD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 15.9% risk
GLB-Class · SUV FWD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 17.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning not available.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GLB250 FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic243227$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 204 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 204 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20231118,00014–527—Too new
2022112,57514–527—Not enough data
20212930,600114–526Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20205411,82020—26Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 is reported most often?

Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.

Has the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4–5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 (GLB250, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,575 miles and the middle half falls between 150 and 5,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.