2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
184.6
Severity index
Severity index 184.6 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 30.8% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 4 | 30.8% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 15.4% |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 15.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 15.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 7.7% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 7.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 7.7% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 4 of 13 complaints (30.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 5.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.