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2021 Mercedes-Benz Glb 250 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glb 250, most often about the other or unspecified (35% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Glb 250 model year since 2000 and has 11 recalls.
Most common 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glb 250 problems
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 35%Engine
7 complaints · 24%Suspension
4 complaints · 14%Electrical
4 complaints · 14%Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz glb250 equipped with continental tires, tire line: procontact gx ssr, tire line: 235/55/r18, dot number: [VIN]. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate with a flapping sound coming from the vehicle. Despite the failure, the contact was able to drive…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz glb250. The contact stated that the front stationary roof panel detached from the vehicle and shattered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact became aware of a recall with a similar failure; however, the VIN was not included, and the…
Transmission
3 complaints · 10%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Mercedes-Benz Glb 250 recalls
Doors and locks: lock
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Stability control: control module
Risk: Disabled anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash or injury. An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the esp unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 28, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2022090009.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 glb250 vehicles. The electronic stability program (esp) unit may be damaged, which can result in disabled anti-lock brakes (ABS), disabled electronic stability control (ESC), and an electrical short circuit.
Infotainment and connectivity: auto crash notification
Risk: A disabled ecall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: The communication module software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on july 8, 2022, may 17, 2024, july 29, 2024, and september 27, 2024. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017-2022 cla-class, gla-class, gle-class, gls-class, slc-class, a-class, amg gt-class, c-class, e-class, s-class, sl-class, glc-class, cls-class, glb-class, and g-class vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's sim card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (ecall) system.
Suspension: rear
Risk: Improperly leveled headlights may project a glare, which can impact other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the level sensor linkage, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 10, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 glb 250 vehicles. The level sensor linkage on the rear axle might not have been installed properly, which could affect the headlight leveling function. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2022050011.
Backup camera: display function
Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 15, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2022060007.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, c-class, e-class, e-class coupe/convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, and cls-class vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Air bags: frontal
Risk: An incorrect air bag module may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash. In addition, the air bag module could detach from the steering wheel during deployment. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front driver's air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 25, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 glb 250 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect front driver's air bag module.
Air bags: side/window
Risk: The driver-side window air bag may not function properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning june 28, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6373. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050012.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 cla-class, gle/gls-class, a-class, e-class, e-class coupe and convertible, gla/glb-class, glc-class, cls-class, and amg gt-class 4-door coupe vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The mbux multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rear visibility."
Body and structure: body
Risk: Detached wheel arch covers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the front wheel arch covers and correct them as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed may 21, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021040015.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020-2021 glb250 vehicles. The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been installed correctly, allow them to detach.
Body and structure: tailgate
Risk: Detached spoilers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the side spoilers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed july 2, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021050009.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 glb35 amg, and 2020-2021 glb250 vehicles. The side spoilers on the tailgate might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach.
Infotainment and connectivity: auto crash notification
Risk: Failure of the ecall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began march 12, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021020025.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 cla-class, gla-class, gle-class, gls-class, slc-class, a-class, gt-class, c-class, e-class, s-class, cls-class, sl-class, b-class, glb-class, glc-class, and g-class vehicles. Please refer to the part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (ecall) in the event of a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glb 250
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glb 250?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (10 complaints); engine (7 complaints); suspension (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Glb 250 have?
- 11 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 24, 2026 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Mercedes-Benz Glb 250?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Glb 250 model year since 2000, with 29 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Mercedes-Benz Glb 250 years
- 2020
- 2021