Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | −20% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 2 | Engine | Few |
| 2021 | 5 | — | 8 | Wheel & Tire | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median AMG GLB35 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 problems
Latest Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 recalls
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Lock
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026.
Tires › Sidewall
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 GLB 250, GLB 250 4MATIC, and GLB 35 4MATIC vehicles. The right-side front and rear tires may have sidewall damage, which can result in a sudden loss of tire pressure.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 AMG GLB 35 4MATIC vehicles. The brake hoses on the rear axle may have been improperly routed, which could allow chafing, and result in a brake fluid leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute the rear axle brake hoses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Communication › Auto crash notification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022.
Back over prevention › Display function
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 should you avoid?
None of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35?
2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other AMG GLB35 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (2), transmission & drivetrain (2) and wheels & tires (1). Engine complaints peak in the 2021 model year.
How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 had?
10 recalls across 2021–2025. The model year with the most is 2021. See all Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.