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Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 7 model years, NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 111 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class by model year
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mercedes-Benz models · How these reports are made.
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class: questions owners ask
Which Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class model years with the most are the 2020 (64), 2022 (17) and 2023 (14). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2024 (6), 2021 (7) and 2023 (14), out of 5 model years from 2020 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 6 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class model years, 14 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2021 (8), 2025 (2) and 2022 (1). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class's first-time failure rate ranged from 3.7% for cars first registered in 2021 to 10.7% for 2020, across 2 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, visibility (windscreen, wipers, mirrors). Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.