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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

19 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Service brakes

Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. In addition, information for using this inspection gauge might not be included in the owner's manual.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 42,742 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V732000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Communication

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.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 242,722 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V365000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 126,443 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V232000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

Front axle carrier failure may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GLB35, 2019-2020 A220, and 2020 GLB250 vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 38,312 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V990000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 139 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V961000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

Air bags and seat belts that do not function properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 66 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V639000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

Excessive voltage through the accessory power outlet to a connected device can increase the risk of a fire.

The accessory power outlet for the second-row seating may have excessive voltage due to an incorrect voltage converter socket.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 1,690 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V526000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The LED headlights may have been incorrectly adjusted during a vehicle repair. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,467 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V509000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

The side curtain air bags may not deploy properly during a crash.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 16 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V404000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

Either a blank instrument cluster display or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Water may enter through the wheel well area into the front occupant foot wells, potentially damaging certain electrical components. This may result in the instrument cluster going blank, an engine stall while driving, or the vehicle may not start.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 5,680 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V403000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

The front passenger air bag inflator and cushion may be improperly attached inside the air bag module, which could result in the air bag cushion tearing upon deployment.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 17 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V405000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 343,191 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V354000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

Detached wheel arch covers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been installed correctly, allow them to detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,362 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V232000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

Detached spoilers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The side spoilers on the tailgate might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 5,215 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V231000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Communication

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,292,258 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V058000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

In the event of a crash that deploys the window air bag, the catch strap could disconnect and increase the risk of injury.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 7 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V628000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

If the second row seat is not locked into place, there could be an increased risk of injury to the seat occupants in a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 36 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V558000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 10,644 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V480000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

Either a blank instrument cluster display or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 26 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V246000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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