TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLB 250W. THE CONTACT STATED HE OPENED THE TAILGATE OF THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A STRANGE NOISE WHEN IT WAS SHUT. THE LIFTGATE DID NOT SEEM SHUT PROPERLY.THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER KEYES EUROPEAN MERCEDES-BENZ. 5400 VAN NUYS BLVD, VAN NUYS, CA 91401 (833) 517-5492 AND TOLD THEM OF THE ISSUE . THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW OF THE NOISE ISSUE AND…
2020 mercedes-benz GLB-Class body problems
moderate 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLB. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SPOILER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL REPAIR THAT WAS PERFORMED PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE NOTICE. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V480000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. MERCEDES-BENZ OF MELBOURNE (509 E NASA BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901; (321) 701-2706) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V480000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. MERCEDES BENZ OF SANTA ROSA (2885 CORBY AVE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95407) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLB250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V480000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A …
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the rear spoiler detached from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the spoiler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2020 mercedes-benz GLB-Class?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 13 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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