Recall 21V860000: 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 and 1 other model
- Report received
- Nov 5, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 46vehicles
- Model years
- 2021
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB 250 and AMG GLB 35 vehicles. The driver-side window air bag may not have been mounted correctly to the lower area of the A-pillar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Possible consequence
The driver-side window air bag may not function properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the mounting of the driver-side window air bag and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB355 complaints
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 25029 complaints
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.