2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
2,575 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 11 complaints (27.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 27.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 9.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Electrical System: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2022: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 4; 2025: 3; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11485810 · 2022-09-22 (September 22, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, he noticed a glare coming from the ridges of the hood which became distracting while driving. The contact stated that as the sun began going down, the glare worsened, forcing the contact place his hand over his eyes to deflect the glare. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that they had never heard of the issue before. The dealer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was a…
Owner-reported narrative. 150 miles reported. Look up ODI 11485810 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11501007 · 2023-01-10 (January 10, 2023)
The contact leased a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated that while pulling into her son's driveway at an undisclosed speed in inclement weather, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration while inadvertently pulling to the right and lifting upward. The vehicle drove across the lawn and crashed into her son's brick wall. The air bags deployed. The contact suffered neck, back, and chest pain. However, medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and the vehicle was towed …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11501007 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11562442 · 2023-12-28 (December 28, 2023)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11562442 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11569502 · 2024-02-02 (February 2, 2024)
Driver assist adaptive speed control, braking, lane control all boxes checked has a 50/50 work fail that is it may work may not work. This is a safety concern that needs to be checked by MBUSA
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11569502 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11569682 · 2024-02-03 (February 3, 2024)
All advance driver assistance system has a 50% work fail reliability. It may work it may fail to work, I bought the cat from a Mercades Dealer in Las Vegas with 48 miles on it. The vehicle has approx 900 now. The driver assist system fails daily, it is unreliable, dangerous and a hazard to occupants and others. It needs to be inspected and repaired, recalled.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11569682 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11569783 · 2024-02-04 (February 4, 2024)
Coordinate this complaint with previous complaints reference 11569682 and 11569502, As of last night the car has 1136 miles. I have thoroughly tested the car to the best of my ability and set and reset the settings. The hill decent has only engaged twice. The car is supposed to read speed limit signs and it does show up in the instrument panel but the car speeds up randomly i.e. from 35 to 50 and above to not limited to 35. The adaptive speed control at random will malfunction the car will not slow down and brake. This has happened several tim…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11569783 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11607732 · 2024-08-10 (August 10, 2024)
this car really has a lot of issues and honestly if I didn’t know what to do last night and didn’t know about cars, it could have seriously cost me my life but luckily I was able to move out the way of a truck that was coming fast behind me while I was at a traffic light and when the light turned green the car would not start back up from the automatic stop when you make stops and because the auto shut off never came back on and I had to literally make a split second decision and put it in park and start up again and go quick. The check engine…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11607732 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11668913 · 2025-06-24 (June 24, 2025)
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. To address my concerns, I spoke with a Mercedes-Benz representative who informed me that, due to the problems I’ve ex…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11668913 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
26V481000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock
Reported: 2026-07-24 (July 24, 2026)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
Consequence: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.
NHTSA campaign record ↗