Model year
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name GLB-Class for 2024. Under the matched names AMG GLB35, GLB 250, and GLB 250 4MATIC, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 6 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for GLB 250 are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING (1), ENGINE (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 23–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$3,550, 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 2024. 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 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| GLB 250 | 1 | 4 | 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
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB SUV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 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 · Hybrid | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| GLB250 · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| GLB250 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
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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 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.