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Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class VIN Check

NHTSA holds 33 owner complaints on the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class from 27 production runs; the worst run has 3, the typical one 1.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 33 complaints · 27 runs · 2020–2023 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported GLB-Class run is W1N4M4GB1NW (2022 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.5× the typical run. Engine problems make up 26% of reports; NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for GLB-Class model years 2020–2026.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class has 27 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 33% of every GLB-Class complaint on file.

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
W1N4M4GB1NW••••••202231—
W1N4M4GB7LW••••••20202——
WDC4M4GB3LW••••••20202——
W1N4M4HB5NW••••••20222——
W1N4M4HB5PW••••••20232——
WDC4M4HB6LW••••••20201——
WDC4M4HB0LW••••••20201——
W1N4M4GB1LW••••••20201——
W1N4M4HB8LW••••••20201——
W1N4M4HB4LW••••••20201——
WDC4M4GB4LW••••••20201——
W1N4M4GB2LW••••••20201——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 15 GLB-Class runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 47 GLB-Class VINs so far, most often 2021, 2026, 2023 builds; 5 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20231.1109—
20201.11715—
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2023 at 1.1 complaints per run; lightest is 2020 at 1.1. The 2023 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 26% of everything Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class owners report: Engine, 11 of 33 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine1111
Unknown Or Other611
Structure5——
Power Train5——
Fuel/propulsion System5——
Suspension4——
Electrical System31—
Air Bags3——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 26 recall campaigns on the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class; the 6 below cover build years 2020 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
26V481000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock2020–2026
21V354000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2020–2021
21V231000Structure:body:tailgate2020–2021
21V232000Structure:body2020–2021
21V058000Electrical System:software2020–2021
22V232000Back Over Prevention:display Function2020–2021
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

26V481000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2020: 6 years on the road before the recall.

The GLB-Class against its rivals

The GLB-Class draws 1.2 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Jeep Wrangler 4.7 and the Ford Bronco 2.4. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class33271.23%
Toyota RAV48,4533,6612.38.5%
Jeep Wrangler14,3163,0554.73.2%
Ford Bronco1,4065792.44.1%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 33 reports on the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class, 3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class — complaint severity
OutcomeMercedes-Benz GLB-ClassAll vehicles
Complaints filed331,115,966
Involved a crash1 (3%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (3%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported158,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 48% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class share of that is 33 complaints over 27 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class
Recalls41 campaignsReliability4.0/5Common problems89 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices219 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2020–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 33 NHTSA complaints from 27 GLB-Class runs and 26 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which GLB-Class production run has the most complaints?

W1N4M4GB1NW, a 2022 build, with 3 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical GLB-Class run has 1.2.

Which GLB-Class years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2023 is heaviest at 1.1 complaints per run and 2020 lightest at 1.1.

Does the GLB-Class get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?

No: 1.2 complaints per production run for the GLB-Class against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.

How many GLB-Class complaints involve a crash?

3% of 33 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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