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Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
30 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 30 launched 2019 to 2026
  • Most recent 25 August 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/315
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 28 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2021 12 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?

Not every Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2019 to 2026

2021 had the most, with 12. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’19 1
’20 7
’21 12
’22 5
’23 1
’24 2
’25 0
’26 2

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class recall, newest first

2026 2 recalls

Electric drive unit power electronics

Launched 25 August 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/315 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2608 / 0892016

Defect
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that in certain CLA (174 platform) and GLB (244 platform) vehicles the circuit board for the power electronics of the rear electric drive unit might not meet the specifications.
Remedy
As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the power electronics of the rear electric drive unit on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
1 GLB-Class vehicle
Built
26 Mar 2025
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

Software version of communication module

Launched 5 June 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/203 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2606 / 5496806

Defect
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) and GLB (244 platform) vehicles the software of the communication module might not meet the intended specification.
Remedy
As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will update the software on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
32 GLB-Class vehicles
Built
25 Nov 2025 to 27 Feb 2026
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

2024 2 recalls

SRPC2418 – Surface inner tyre side wall

Launched 18 November 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/441 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2418 / 4090102

Defect
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that the surface of the inner side wall of right-side installed tyres on certain GLB (247 platform) vehicles might be damaged.
Remedy
As a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the tyres on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
Vehicles affected
466 GLB-Class vehicles
Built
17 Jun 2024 to 16 Jul 2024
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

SRPC2404 – Backup function of steering software

Launched 6 May 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/166 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2404 /5499117

Defect
On affected vehicles the backup function of the steering software might not meet specifications. As a result the steering power support might be impaired and a loss of steerability cannot be ruled out.
Remedy
Update the software of the electric steering on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
18,969 GLB-Class vehicles
Built
6 Jun 2019 to 31 Jan 2024
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

2023 1 recall

On affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle.

Launched 10 July 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/185 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2166 / 3390020

Defect
On affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Remedy
Replace the front axle carrier.
Vehicles affected
4,148 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Jun 2019 to 17 Jul 2020
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

2022 5 recalls

Mechanical damage to the ESP unit

Launched 24 October 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/284 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2239

Defect
The Electronic stability program (ESP) unit might be mechanically damaged.
Remedy
Replace the ESP unit on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
6 GLB-Class vehicles
Built
19 Oct 2020 to 24 Oct 2020
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

The level sensor linkage on the rear axle might not have been installed correctly

Launched 9 June 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/146 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2224

Defect
The level sensor linkage on the rear axle might not have been installed correctly.
Remedy
Check the level sensor linkage on the affected vehicles and install it correctly if necessary.
Vehicles affected
14 GLB-Class vehicles
Built
20 Apr 2021 to 29 Apr 2021
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

The crankshaft might not meet specifications

Launched 13 January 2022 DVSA recall R/2021/446 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2163

Defect
On certain vehicles with a 4-cylinder Diesel engine the crankshaft might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Replace the engine on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
23 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Aug 2020 to 9 Dec 2020
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

The window air bags might not meet specifications

Launched 11 January 2022 DVSA recall R/2021/302 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2130

Defect
The window airbags might not meet specifications
Remedy
Replace the window airbags on the affected vehicles with parts within specification
Vehicles affected
1 GLB-Class vehicle
Built
6 Jun 2019
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

The software of the air bag control unit might not meet specifications

Launched 11 January 2022 DVSA recall R/2021/301 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2143

Defect
The software of the airbag control unit might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Conduct an update of the software for the airbag control unit on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
1 GLB-Class vehicle
Built
6 Jun 2019
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

2021 12 recalls

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 29 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/376 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2152

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
50,390 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

Bolting and fabric in the passenger airbag module might not meet specifications

Launched 12 October 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/222 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2131

Defect
A bolting in the passenger airbag module as well as the airbag's fabric might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Replace the passenger airbag module on the affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
1 GLB-Class vehicle
Built
6 Jun 2019
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 13 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/110 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2102

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
108,971 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 11 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/120 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2115

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
86,604 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 10 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/111 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2111

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
90,716 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/134 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2122

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
162,581 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

The emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/133 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2123

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
106,665 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/132 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2124

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
10,410 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/131 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2125

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
81,267 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

The side spoilers at the tailgate may not have been mounted to specifications

Launched 29 April 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/175 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2120

Defect
The side spoilers at the tailgate might not have been mounted according to specifications.
Remedy
Check the mounting of the side spoilers and replace them if necessary.
Vehicles affected
1,350 GLB-Class vehicles
Built
6 Jun 2019 to 14 Sept 2020
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

The front fender wheel arch covers might not have been mounted according to specifications

Launched 29 April 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/148 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2121

Defect
The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been mounted according to specifications.
Remedy
Check the mounting of the front wheel arch covers on the affected vehicles and correct their installation if necessary.
Vehicles affected
5 GLB-Class vehicles
Built
6 Dec 2019 to 29 Jul 2020
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

The communication module may be deactivated

Launched 30 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/082 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2103

Defect
The communication module may be deactivated
Remedy
Carry out a check of the configuration of the communication module on affected vehicles and if necessary activate the communication module.
Vehicles affected
24 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 May 2016 to 2 Jul 2020
DVSA lists it as
“B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

2020 7 recalls

The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications

Launched 7 December 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/340 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2043

Defect
The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Replace the dual clutch transmission.
Vehicles affected
35 GLB-Class vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2018 to 17 Feb 2020
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications

Launched 7 December 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/336 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2039

Defect
The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Check the dual clutch transmission on the affected vehicles and correct the oil level or replace the dual clutch transmission if necessary.
Vehicles affected
129 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Nov 2018 to 17 Feb 2020
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might noot meet specifications

Launched 4 December 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/339 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2042

Defect
The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Check the dual clutch transmission on the affected vehicles and correct the oil level.
Vehicles affected
72 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Nov 2018 to 17 Feb 2020
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

The adjustable second seat row may not have been installed to specifications

Launched 21 October 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/274 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2034

Defect
The second seat row might not be correctly engaged in the seat rail on one side.
Remedy
Check the installation of the second seat row on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary
Vehicles affected
1 GLB-Class vehicle
Built
31 Jul 2019
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

The rear tailgate spoiler may not be to specification

Launched 12 October 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/276 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2032

Defect
The rear spoiler located above the tailgate might have been manufactured outside specifications.
Remedy
Check the rear spoiler on the affected vehicles and perform any necessary corrections
Vehicles affected
2,200 GLB-Class vehicles
Built
6 Jun 2019 to 28 Mar 2020
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

The oil supply line of the turbocharger may leak

Launched 12 October 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/262 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2031

Defect
The oil supply line of the turbocharger might leak
Remedy
Check the oil supply line of the turbocharger on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary
Vehicles affected
1,074 across everything the recall covers
Built
21 Oct 2019 to 26 Jun 2020
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

The vehicle body may not be sealed in the area of the front wheel wells

Launched 10 September 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/212 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2015

Defect
The vehicle body might not be sealed according to specification in the area of the front wheel wells.
Remedy
Seal the vehicle body in the subject area and check the front foot wells for water intrusion. In case a water intrusion the necessary repair works resulting from this issue would be carried out.
Vehicles affected
1,405 GLB-Class vehicles
Built
25 Jul 2019 to 9 Dec 2019
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

2019 1 recall

The software of the radar control unit may not meet specification

Launched 18 September 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/269 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1926

Defect
The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification
Remedy
Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
294 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 2017 to 31 Jul 2019
DVSA lists it as
“GLB”

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 30 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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