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2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class · 13 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-08
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NHTSA Campaign
OEM Recall
Component
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23V732000
Ask dealer
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
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21V990000
2022070009
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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21V639000
Ask dealer
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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21V405000
2021060011
AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION
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21V404000
Ask dealer
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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20V628000
2020100010
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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21V526000
2021080005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/J
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20V558000
2020090020
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
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21V403000
2020070009
STRUCTURE
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21V231000
2021050009
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
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21V232000
2021040015
STRUCTURE:BODY
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20V480000
2020090006
STRUCTURE:BODY
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20V246000
2020070009
STRUCTURE
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk if Unfixed
Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Risk if Unfixed
Front axle carrier failure may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the integral carrier, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070009.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit software may not activate the front seat belts and front passenger air bag properly.
Risk if Unfixed
Air bags and seat belts that do not function properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. 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.
Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060011.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not deploy properly during a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The window air bag in the A-pillar area may not be mounted correctly, affecting its performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash that deploys the window air bag, the catch strap could disconnect and increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the mounting of the window air bag and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100010.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The accessory power outlet for the second-row seating may have excessive voltage due to an incorrect voltage converter socket.
Risk if Unfixed
Excessive voltage through the accessory power outlet to a connected device can increase the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the voltage converter, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021080005.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The second row seat may not be correctly aligned within the seat track on one side, possibly causing the seat to not lock properly into place.
Risk if Unfixed
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.
Free Fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the second row seat and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020090020.
Standard NHTSA Filing#21V403000NHTSA Official Language
Component
STRUCTURE
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. 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.
Risk if Unfixed
Either a blank instrument cluster display or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will seal the vehicle body in the wheel well area and inspect the front foot wells for water intrusion, repairing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070009.
Standard NHTSA Filing#21V231000NHTSA Official Language
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB35 AMG, and 2020-2021 GLB250 vehicles. The side spoilers on the tailgate might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach.
Risk if Unfixed
Detached spoilers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the side spoilers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050009.
Standard NHTSA Filing#21V232000NHTSA Official Language
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLB250 vehicles. The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been installed correctly, allow them to detach.
Risk if Unfixed
Detached wheel arch covers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the front wheel arch covers and correct them as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040015.
Standard NHTSA Filing#20V480000NHTSA Official Language
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The rear spoiler above the tailgate may not have been welded correctly. This could result in parts of the spoiler detaching from the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear spoiler and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020090006.
Standard NHTSA Filing#20V246000NHTSA Official Language
Component
STRUCTURE
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. 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, or an engine stall while driving without the ability to restart the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
Either a blank instrument cluster display or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will seal the vehicle body in the wheel well area and inspect the front foot wells for water intrusion, repairing as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070009.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class?
The 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class has a risk grade of F. This grade is calculated from 13 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class have?
The 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class has 13 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class?
The most severe recall for the 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class safe to drive?
This model year has 13 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS recall for the 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class? (Campaign #23V732000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
What is the SUSPENSION:FRONT recall for the 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class? (Campaign #21V990000)
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. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070009.
What is the AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE recall for the 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class? (Campaign #21V639000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit software may not activate the front seat belts and front passenger air bag properly. Air bags and seat belts that do not function properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
What is the AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION recall for the 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class? (Campaign #21V405000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. 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. An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060011.
What is the AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN recall for the 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class? (Campaign #21V404000)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not deploy properly during a crash. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
