Model year
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name GLB-Class for 2022. Under the matched names AMG GLB35, GLB 250, and GLB 250 4MATIC, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 14 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for GLB 250 are FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (3), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (3), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS (3). NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 22–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2020 62 complaints
- 2021 36 complaints
- 2022 14 complaints
- 2023 14 complaints
- 2024 6 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2022. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLB35 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| GLB 250 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| GLB 250 4MATIC | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for GLB 250
26V481000 · Jul 24, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
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…
Complaints for GLB 250
11 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for GLB 250
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLB35 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| GLB250 · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| GLB250 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.