What 56 owners told NHTSA about the 2020 Mercedes-benz GLB

The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH the vehicle had started shaking as if the engine was going to stall. The contact stated the check engine light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle, when she restarted the vehicle it had stopped shaking. The contact stated that the vehicle failure had been intermittent but had become a recurring failure and the vehicle had stalled several times. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel injectors and a gas cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related failure NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V961000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

NHTSA ODI 11489214

Driver hit at or around 35 MPH while making a left turn. Side airbags failed to deploy and did not protect driver from head/neck/shoulder injury. Upon impact, the seat belt did not restrain driver's body from thrashing against driver's car door.

NHTSA ODI 11486681

My vehicle have bad smell coming from air conditioner vents. Took to the dealer two time in one month to find out the cause. It smells like mold inside the evaporator coil. Dealer cleaned with some kind of sanitizer to kill the mold. But the smell keep coming back over and over. Vehicle has only 3900 miles on it.

NHTSA ODI 11483842

The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V354000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11478756

The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, the rearview camera failed to activate while reversing. The contact stated that whenever the rearview camera was activated a black or blank screen would be displayed; and the screen remained activated while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V232000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 16. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11470863

The integral carrier that supports the front axle caused it to fail. Front axle carrier failed and resulted in a loss of steering control, and hit the curb. Luckily, there was no crash, although the Manufactured had warned about the risk of a crash. Here is a recall description: NHTSA ID: 21V990000 Issued: Dec 12, 21 Number of Vehicles: 00038312 STEERING Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The integral carrier that supports the front axle may corrode, causing it to fail. Front axle carrier failure may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the integral carrier, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk on January 28, 2022. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

NHTSA ODI 11461636

1) As I was driving on the highway, the TRANSMISSION went into neutral. An error message on the display said that there was a transmission issue and to stop the car. 2) Fortunately, I was able to safely pull off the road without incident. However, there are many places that I wouldn't have been able to do that (for example, on the Sagamore Bridge which I use daily). I could not accelerate and I was rapidly slowing down. I could have been rear-ended by one of the many tractor trailers that were on the road at the time as they are not able to slow down as quickly as a car. 3) The car is currently at the dealership - MB of Hanover, MA - awaiting a service appointment. To my knowledge, they have not yet tested it to see if they could replicate the issue. I have called the salesperson that we were talking with on 3/25 several times but he won't return my call. 4) Not yet. 5) There was a red warning message that said that the transmission failed and to stop the vehicle. When I placed the vehicle in park, it disappeared.

NHTSA ODI 11458440

The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes Benz GLB250. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 45 mph and merged to the left, the driver was losing control of the steering and crashed into the meridian. The contact noticed that the front axle fractured and detached from the vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was damaged. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21v99000 (steering, suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,300.

NHTSA ODI 11451402

The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V990000 (Steering, Suspension) however, the dealer informed the contact that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11450937

I was driving on the way to my office and the sunroof was suddenly broken without hitting by any objects. Vehicle has been repaired.*JB

NHTSA ODI 11443522

The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated that while driving 65 - 70 mph, a loud noise was heard, and the sunroof glass exploded. The glass shards fell inside the vehicle. There was no impact on the sunroof that could have caused it to shatter. Another vehicle driving from behind the contact’s vehicle informed the contact that a gray object detached from the contact’s vehicle and hit the other vehicle’s frame and cracked the windshield. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

NHTSA ODI 11438054

Front bumper trim fell off while driving on highway! We had to serve while going 65 miles per hour on a highway. For NO REASON. There was no indication of a hazard. We immediately let sales person at the Mercedes Benz dealership know. We then reported 2 more times. The only response was a phone number to order a new front bumper trim!? No inspection no concern about this hazardous situation. No warn no messages the car was 1 week old.

NHTSA ODI 11428024

The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated that the rear tailgate of the vehicle would not raise above 10-12 inches. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21V231000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the dealer refused to service the recall and referred the contact to their legal team. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE ARE 2 THREE-INCH GOUGES ON THE ROOF THAT WAS LEFT AFTER THE DEALER RE-ATTACHED THE REAR SPOILER. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED, MICE WERE DESTROYING THE HEATING AND AIR UNIT. HE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.

NHTSA ODI 11419666

FRONT GLASS PANEL IN FRONT OF PANORAMIC SUNROOF HAS RANDOMLY SHATTERED. I JUST NOTICED THE DAMAGE AS OF SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2021.

NHTSA ODI 11413461

I EXPERIENCED AN INCIDENT WITH MY RECENTLY PURCHASED GLB 250 THAT MIRRORS EXACTLY THE 20200070009 RECALL THAT DOES NOT COVER MY VIN. AFTER RUNNING THE VEHICLE THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT BLANK, WITH NO ABILITY TO DETERMINE SPEED, FUEL LEVELS, ETC. WATER AFFECTED THE PROPER COMPONENT OPERATION FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, BUT DID EVENTUALLY RETURN.

NHTSA ODI 11406659

ON 3/23/2021, MY GLB 250 STARTED EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE ISSUES AFTER I HAD BEEN STOPPED AT A RAILROAD CROSSING FOR 15 MINUTES WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE CAR IN PARK. ONCE THE TRAIN PASSED AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE, MY INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED LIGHTING UP WITH EVERY POSSIBLE WARNING LIGHT AND ADDITIONAL WARNINGS THAT SAID TO NOT SHIFT GEARS AND GO TO DEALER IMMEDIATELY. I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AND STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, AT WHICH TIME ALL WARNINGS CONTINUED TO GO OFF. I COULD NOT TURN THE CAR ON OR OFF, COULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL KEPT FLASHING AND SEEMED LIKE THE CAR WAS TRYING TO REBOOT. AS I WAS ON THE LINE WITH MERCEDES ME TO GET A TOW TRUCK, THE CAR WAS FINALLY ABLE TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A NEARBY PARKING LOT. THE CAR SEEMED TO BE OPERATING FINE BUT THE YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON. ON MY 10 MILE DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP THE CAR STARTED EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE EVERY TIME I HAD TO STOP AT A STOP LIGHT. ONCE AT THE DEALERSHIP THE CAR CONTINUED TO THROW ERROR MESSAGES ON THE DASH.

NHTSA ODI 11404564

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS ABOUT TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, HE BECAME AWARE OF A LARGE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF LOS ANGELES (1801 S FIGUEROA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90015) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS AWAITING REPAIRS FOR THE FUEL LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,820. *BF

NHTSA ODI 11395972

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLB 250W. THE CONTACT STATED HE OPENED THE TAILGATE OF THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A STRANGE NOISE WHEN IT WAS SHUT. THE LIFTGATE DID NOT SEEM SHUT PROPERLY.THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER KEYES EUROPEAN MERCEDES-BENZ. 5400 VAN NUYS BLVD, VAN NUYS, CA 91401 (833) 517-5492 AND TOLD THEM OF THE ISSUE . THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW OF THE NOISE ISSUE AND PUT OFF THE CONTACT'S REQUEST FOR A LOANER VEHICLE . THEY PROMISED A CALLBACK ON WHETHER THEY COULD PROVIDE A LOANER. THE CONTACT CALLED ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY SAID TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 79 MPH THE WHOLE VEHICLE SHUTTERED AND THEN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. THE REAR SPOILER ASSEMBLY FLEW OFF IN PIECES. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO EXAMINE THE DAMAGE THEN CALLED THE DEALER. THEY STATED THAT THEY STILL DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND DENIED THE TOWING SERVICE, THEY INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO DRIVE TO ANOTHER DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS DESTINATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE VEHICLE WAS UNREPAIRED WHILE THE CONTACT SPOKE TO HIS INSURANCE COMPANY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.

NHTSA ODI 11385562

GOT WARNING LIGHT ON IN DECEMBER 7TH 2020 SAYING "FRONT RIGHT AIRBAG MALFUNCTION". TOOK CAR FOR SERVICE AND APPARENT SOLVED ISSUE. TODAY DECEMBER 17TH 2020 THE PROBLEM IS BACK AGAIN.*DT THE CONSUMER SUBMITTED AN INVOICE FOR REPAIRS. *TR

NHTSA ODI 11383890

2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLB. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SPOILER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL REPAIR THAT WAS PERFORMED PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE NOTICE. *JS

NHTSA ODI 11382702

A/C SYSTEM IN CABIN MODE HAVE EXTERNAL SMOKE SMELL, MORE FOR IT SELF CAR.

NHTSA ODI 11375326

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT 1500 MILES

NHTSA ODI 11374667

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V480000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. MERCEDES-BENZ OF MELBOURNE (509 E NASA BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901; (321) 701-2706) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT

NHTSA ODI 11362978

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V480000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. MERCEDES BENZ OF SANTA ROSA (2885 CORBY AVE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95407) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 11362908

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLB250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V480000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 11361872