2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Review

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Electronic stability control:control module

Recall Number: 

22V679000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

2022090009

Number of vehicles affected: 

4

Defect Description: 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB250 vehicles. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) unit may be damaged, which can result in disabled anti-lock brakes (ABS), disabled electronic stability control (ESC), and an electrical short circuit.

Defect Consequence: 

Disabled anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash or injury. An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the ESP unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090009.

Electrical system:software

Recall Number: 

22V365000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

2022060005

Number of vehicles affected: 

234918

Defect Description: 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

Defect Consequence: 

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060005.

Suspension:rear

Recall Number: 

22V314000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

2022050011

Number of vehicles affected: 

88

Defect Description: 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB 250 vehicles. The level sensor linkage on the rear axle might not have been installed properly, which could affect the headlight leveling function. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050011.

Defect Consequence: 

Improperly leveled headlights may project a glare, which can impact other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect and repair the level sensor linkage, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Back over prevention:display function

Recall Number: 

22V232000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

2022060007

Number of vehicles affected: 

126443

Defect Description: 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Defect Consequence: 

An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

Air bags:frontal

Recall Number: 

22V078000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

2022030007

Number of vehicles affected: 

50

Defect Description: 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB 250 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect front driver's air bag module.

Defect Consequence: 

An incorrect air bag module may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash. In addition, the air bag module could detach from the steering wheel during deployment. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect and replace the front driver's air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Steering

Recall Number: 

21V990000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

2022070009

Number of vehicles affected: 

38312

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

Front axle carrier failure may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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:side/window

Recall Number: 

21V860000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

2021110014

Number of vehicles affected: 

46

Defect Description: 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB 250 and AMG GLB 35 vehicles. The driver-side window air bag may not have been mounted correctly to the lower area of the A-pillar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Defect Consequence: 

The driver-side window air bag may not function properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect the mounting of the driver-side window air bag and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Electrical system:software

Recall Number: 

21V354000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

2021050012

Number of vehicles affected: 

343191

Defect Description: 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Defect Consequence: 

A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action: 

The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050012.

Structure:body

Recall Number: 

21V232000

Number of vehicles affected: 

2362

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

Detached wheel arch covers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action: 

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the front wheel arch covers and correct them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Structure:body:tailgate

Recall Number: 

21V231000

Number of vehicles affected: 

5215

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

Detached spoilers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action: 

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the side spoilers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Electrical system:software

Recall Number: 

21V058000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

2021020025

Number of vehicles affected: 

1292258

Defect Description: 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

Defect Consequence: 

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Corrective Action: 

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 6, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.