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NHTSA Recall 20V558000: Mid/rear assembly (seats)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 36 vehicles. It affects 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

36
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (October 23)
NHTSA campaign20V558000
Manufacturer campaign2020090020
ComponentSEATS › MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Report receivedSeptember 14, 2020
Owner notificationOctober 23, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The second row seat may not be correctly aligned within the seat track on one side, possibly causing the seat to not lock properly into place.

Safety risk

If the second row seat is not locked into place, there could be an increased risk of injury to the seat occupants in a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the second row seat and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020090020.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V558000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz GLB 2502020

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.