Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
No US recalls found for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class.
Show 11 Canadian recalls
Structure
2026-07-24 · campaign 2026-364
Issue:
On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the driver-side door lock microswitch and cause it to corrode. As a result, the microswitch may fail to automatically engage the parking brake and/or the auto park feature when the door is opened. If this happens, the vehicle could roll away.
Note: This problem could also cause the radio and/or interior lights to remain on after exiting the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park. Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-side door lock.
Label
2023-03-31 · campaign 2023-199
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the vehicle type printed on the compliance label is incorrect. The vehicle type should be "MPV/VTUM" instead of "PC/VT". Canadian regulations require the vehicle type to be identified on the compliance label.
Safety Risk:
This small error does not affect safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. Mercedes-Benz has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles have the correct vehicle type printed on the compliance label.
Label
2023-03-31 · campaign 2023-200 · 13 vehicles
Issue:
On certain AMG models, the vehicle type printed on the compliance label is incorrect. The vehicle type should be "MPV/VTUM" instead of "PC/VT". Canadian regulations require the vehicle type to be identified on the compliance label.
Safety Risk:
This small error does not affect safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. Mercedes-Benz has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles have the correct vehicle type printed on the compliance label.
Brakes
2022-09-09 · campaign 2022-511 · 4 vehicles
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, the electronic stability program (ESP) control unit may have been damaged during assembly. As a result, water could leak into the control unit and cause a short circuit. If this happens, the vehicle stability control and antilock brake system (ABS) could turn off.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create the risk of a fire. A loss of vehicle stability control and/or ABS could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the ESP control unit.
Over-the-air fixOther
2022-05-20 · campaign 2022-263
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the SIM card for the communications module could disable itself. If this happens, the eCall system would not work properly when there is a crash or when the SOS button is pressed.
Safety Risk:
If the eCall system does not work in an emergency situation, there could be a delay in response from emergency services.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.
Lights and instruments
2022-05-06 · campaign 2022-241 · 8 vehicles
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, the level sensor linkage on the rear axle might not have been installed correctly. As a result, the headlamp leveling system may not work properly.
Safety Risk:
Headlamps that are not adjusted properly can cause glare for oncoming drivers and could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the level sensor linkage and ensure it is installed correctly.
Visual system
2022-04-12 · campaign 2022-177
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the rearview camera software.
Airbag
2021-11-08 · campaign 2021-682 · 8 vehicles
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, the driver's side curtain airbag may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the curtain airbag may not properly protect the driver in a crash.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the installation of the driver's side curtain airbag. It will be repaired, if necessary.
Lights and instruments
2021-07-05 · campaign 2021-415 · 200 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a label on the headlamp assembly may contain incorrect information for a service technician. As a result, the headlamps may not get adjusted correctly after a repair. This could cause glare and/or confusion for oncoming drivers.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with LED headlamps.
Safety Risk:
Headlamps that cause glare or confusion for oncoming drivers could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mercedez-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the headlamps.
Over-the-air fixVisual system
2021-05-14 · campaign 2021-291
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.
Over-the-air fixElectrical
2021-02-12 · campaign 2021-064
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the communications module may temporarily lose power during a crash. If this happens, the wrong vehicle location may be transmitted through the eCall system. This could cause emergency responders to be sent to the wrong location.
Safety Risk:
If the eCall system sends out the wrong location after a crash, there could be a delay in response from emergency services.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.
No owner complaints found for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class.
EPA ratings for each 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class version.