2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 51 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 20 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 230 | 213 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 11,910 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 | Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 13 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 4 |
| Engine | 6 | 7 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 |
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.