Mercedes-Benz
GLB-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeMercedes-Benz
ClassMidsize estate, Small SUV, Special purpose vehicle
Model years (US)2020–2026
New registrations (EU)2019–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mercedes-Benz GLB – Second generation2026–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | X244 |
| Production | January 2026 – present |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (hybrid) Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (hybrid, 4matic) Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive (EV) Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (EV, 4matic) |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) |
| Engines | 1.5L M252 turbo I4 (hybrid) |
| Electric motor | 27 PS permanent-magnet motor (hybrid) 1x or 2x Permanent magnet AC synchronous (EV) |
| Transmissions | 8-speed dual-clutch (hybrid) 2-speed automatic (EV) |
| Drivetrain | High-tech Hybrid |
| Battery | Lithium-ion 1.3 kWh 48V (hybrid) 58.0 kWh LFP (EV) 85.0 kWh Li-NMC (EV) |
| Charging | 320 kW (DC) |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm |
| Length | 4,730 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,690 mm |
| Assembly | Hungary: Kecskemét (Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Hungary) |
Mercedes-Benz GLB – First generation2019–2026
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | X247 |
| Production | July 2019 – 2026 |
| Model years | 2020–2026 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (4Matic) |
| Platform | MFA2 |
| Engines | Petrol 1.3 L M282 turbo I4 2.0 L M260 turbo I4 Diesel 2.0 L OM 654 turbo I4 |
| Electric motor | 2x asynchronous electric motors |
| Transmissions | 7-speed DCT 8-speed DCT |
| Drivetrain | Mild Hybrid (EQ Boost) |
| Wheelbase | 2,829 mm |
| Length | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,658 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,300–1,445 kg |
| Assembly | Mexico: Aguascalientes (Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes) Germany: Rastatt China: Beijing (Beijing Benz) |
| Designer | Balázs Filczer |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2024–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2022–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2020–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2020–2021 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automated manual | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 8.7–10.2 L/100 km | 9.8–11.2 L/100 km | 7.1–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2024–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| 2022–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 9.4–10.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 7.8–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2020–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 7.4–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2020–2021 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automated manual · Four-wheel drive | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 7.6–9.0 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1332 cm³ | 100 kW (136 PS) | 1640 kg | 157–163 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2023–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1332 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1640 kg | 157–163 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2024–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1991 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 1765 kg | 175–182 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2023–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1991 cm³ | 165 kW (224 PS) | 1765–1785 kg | 175–185 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2023–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1991 cm³ | 225 kW (306 PS) | 1820 kg | 205–211 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2025 | Diesel | 1950 cm³ | 85 kW (116 PS) | 1680–1725 kg | 145–150 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2025 | Diesel | 1950 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1680–1735 kg | 146–155 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2025 | Diesel | 1950 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 1685–1790 kg | 149–164 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2024 | Petrol | 1332 cm³ | 100 kW (136 PS) | 1550–1570 kg | 157–165 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2024 | Petrol | 1332 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1555–1625 kg | 158–171 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2024 | Petrol | 1991 cm³ | 225 kW (306 PS) | 1755 kg | 194–209 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2023 | Petrol | 1991 cm³ | 165 kW (224 PS) | 1610–1670 kg | 179–192 g/km (WLTP) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize estate, Small SUV, Special purpose vehicle |
| Model years in EPA data | 2020–2026 |
| Powertrains | Mild hybrid, Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automated manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 20 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
| Start-stop system | Yes |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 340 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,540 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol hybrid, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,332–1,991 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 85–225 kW (116–306 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,550–1,790 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,829 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2020–2026 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2019–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 17 | 2020, 2021, 2023 |
| Body and structure | 17 | 2020, 2022, 2023 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 11 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Suspension | 9 | 2020, 2022 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 7 | 2020, 2022, 2023 |
| Airbags | 7 | 2020 |
| Driver assistance | 7 | 2020, 2022 |
| Brakes | 6 | 2020, 2022, 2023 |
| Visibility and wipers | 5 | 2020, 2022, 2023 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2020–2023: 90 complaints, 5 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.