Mercedes-Benz · GLB-Class · 2022
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class
0
Recalls
13
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class has no recalls and 13 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: forward collision avoidance (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is forward collision avoidance with 2 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 13 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are forward collision avoidance (2), forward collision avoidance,lane departure (1), suspension,electrical system,exterior lighting (1).
- Vehicle
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 13
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
15.9% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
13 totalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 16, 2026
When driving on the highway going 65mph the car slipped in neutral and error showed on dashboard "transmission malfunction stop." I could steer and break, but not accelerate. Pulling over on side of highway, I was able to put in park and then drive. I pulled off the exit and t...
Preview excerpt
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Aug 14, 2025
Brake over heats because of rust caused by rain which builds up causing brakes to freeze up. Explanation from dealer. In fact told us we need to dry brakes off if we drive in rain and park in garage for more than 2 days or we will have it happen again. Brakes freeze and car locke...
Preview excerpt
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 7, 2025
My fuel injection has been replaced 2 times in 3 years. Was advised that it could cause damages to other parts
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 20, 2024
Despite maintaining the vehicle according to the recommended schedule, I have encountered ongoing performance issues (electrical, rear shocks, fan motor etc.) that are not in line with the standard of quality I expect from a brand of your reputation. Window not going down all the...
Preview excerpt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
CRASHAug 9, 2024
this car really has a lot of issues and honestly if I didn’t know what to do last night and didn’t know about cars, it could have seriously cost me my life but luckily I was able to move out the way of a truck that was coming fast behind me while I was at a traffic light and when...
Preview excerpt
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 2, 2024
Coordinate this complaint with previous complaints reference 11569682 and 11569502, As of last night the car has 1136 miles. I have thoroughly tested the car to the best of my ability and set and reset the settings. The hill decent has only engaged twice. The car is supposed to ...
Preview excerpt
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jan 30, 2024
All advance driver assistance system has a 50% work fail reliability. It may work it may fail to work, I bought the cat from a Mercades Dealer in Las Vegas with 48 miles on it. The vehicle has approx 900 now. The driver assist system fails daily, it is unreliable, dangerous and a...
Preview excerpt
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
Jan 29, 2024
Driver assist adaptive speed control, braking, lane control all boxes checked has a 50/50 work fail that is it may work may not work. This is a safety concern that needs to be checked by MBUSA
WHEELS
Dec 10, 2022
I purchased my car in April of this year 2022 and have driven less than 10K miles. The tread of my front two tires has already worn down to less than 3/32 compared to the rear wheel 6/32. Driving conditions are normal and according to Mercedes this is known issue. This exceeds n...
Preview excerpt
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRASH1 injuryDec 10, 2022
The contact leased a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated that while pulling into her son's driveway at an undisclosed speed in inclement weather, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration while inadvertently pulling to the right and lifting upward. The vehicle dro...
Preview excerpt
Showing 10 recent complaints from 13 total
View Full Complaint LogCompare Related Vehicles
Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2022 Mercedes-Benz models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
More Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Years
More 2022 Mercedes-Benz Models
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassAnother 2022 Mercedes-Benz option for same-year comparison.4r59c2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassAnother 2022 Mercedes-Benz option for same-year comparison.2r54c2022 Mercedes-Benz S-ClassAnother 2022 Mercedes-Benz option for same-year comparison.4r45c2022 Mercedes-Benz EQSAnother 2022 Mercedes-Benz option for same-year comparison.1r45c2022 Mercedes-Benz C-ClassAnother 2022 Mercedes-Benz option for same-year comparison.5r25c2022 Mercedes-Benz E-ClassAnother 2022 Mercedes-Benz option for same-year comparison.2r20c
Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class have?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?
NHTSA has received 13 owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class are forward collision avoidance (2 reports), forward collision avoidance,lane departure (1 reports), suspension,electrical system,exterior lighting (1 reports).
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
Check Another Vehicle
Look up recalls and complaints for any year, make, and model.
This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.