2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb 250 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (2) · Visibility (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:lock 2026-07-24 · campaign 26V481000 · 310,667 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (204)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2026-09-26 · LI46.10-P-080896 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint slight creaking noises when steering. cause noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. remedy remove the horn contact plate and check the sleeves for noise; see attached video. if necessary, apply lubricant to the sleeves.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Electrical System 2026-09-15 · LI82.60-P-080383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations. the ui continues to show the old station’s artwork instead of updating to the new one. cause when a new station change request is triggered, a temporary glitch is causing the head unit application to fail to overwrite the pr
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-08-29 · LI 27.10-P-080851 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint intermittent shift feel or thud/clunk noise perceived, such as a brief jerk or transmission reaction during certain driving situations. may be most noticeable when transitioning from a coasting condition to accelerator pedal application. may occur in all drive modes. cause dual‑clutch tran
Electrical System 2026-08-29 · LI27.19-P-080869 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint temporary no start condition with check engine light and multiple warning messages. when performing a quick test, the following fault code is stored in y3/14 ‑ transmission control for 8‑speed dual‑clutch transmission (dkg): p24f100 the wake‑up line of the control unit has a short circuit
Showing the 6 most recent of 204 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-26 · 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 d…”
2025-08-20 · Power Train“my fuel injection has been replaced 2 times in 3 years. was advised that it could cause damages to other parts…”
2025-08-14 · Service Brakes“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 m…”
2025-06-24 · Suspension“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 issue…”
2024-08-10 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“ 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 auto…”
2024-02-04 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“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…”
2024-02-03 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“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…”
2024-02-02 · Lane Departure: Warning“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 …”
2023-12-28 · Unknown Or Other“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…”
2023-01-10 · Vehicle Speed Control · 5,000 mi · 💥 crash“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.