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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 3 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
3
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
135
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 3 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

1 owners reported electrical issues.

!Inspect the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency BrakingMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical1 (33%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking1 (33%)
Brakes1 (33%)

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

24V780000Nov 2024

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 GLB 250, GLB 250 4MATIC, and GLB 35 4MATIC vehicles. The right-side front and rear tires may have sidewall damage, which can result in a sudden loss of tire pressure.

26V481000Sep 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 corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 is related to the electrical, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 reliable?
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has 3 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 13, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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