2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB

Mercedes-Benz offers in-car features like Digital Extras on a subscription basis that renew for a fee after an initial term, but the pricing is not publicly disclosed on their websites. Buyers cannot ...

Mercedes-Benz scatters its privacy information across multiple confusing policies that are vague and hard to understand. Pre-purchase buyers struggle to grasp how their data is handled, making informe...

The vehicle's audio system produces an annoying electronic static sound from the front speakers or driver-aid assembly. This occurs intermittently, especially at freeway speeds.

The tire pressure monitoring system displays erroneous low tire pressure alerts without any actual issue. These phantom warnings appear suddenly, even right after purchase or unexpectedly during drivi...

The vehicle's electronic system triggers a false 'major malfunction' warning that instructs the driver to immediately shut down the engine. The issue resolves after a restart with no underlying proble...

The auto start/stop feature, which shuts off the engine at stops to save fuel, reactivates abruptly while the vehicle is stopped. This causes a significant jerk forward, startling the driver.

The lane departure warning system, meant to alert if the vehicle drifts out of its lane, activates erroneously on straight roads. It vibrates the steering wheel and sometimes engages the brakes unnece...

The vehicle's instrument cluster or display shows unexplained random errors associated with the turn signal indicators. These pop up unexpectedly without a clear cause.

The built-in AI voice assistant activates unexpectedly whenever the driver says 'Mercedes' during normal conversation. It interrupts and distracts the driver, requiring manual shutdown.

The MBUX infotainment system's navigation maps require manual USB updates, but owners report no update notifications and USB recognition issues, leaving vehicles with outdated 2020 maps despite recent...

The Mercedes Me app no longer supports direct Shortcuts integration for remote start or unlock, forcing manual operation after opening the app.

MBUX NTG6 systems coded for North America cause issues like navigation and feature limitations when used in other regions like the Middle East.

The MBUX infotainment has sleek visuals but requires tech-savvy navigation through confusing, layered menus.

The 2025 GLB removed the trackpad controller previously located below the screen, making infotainment input less precise.

Apple CarPlay has only a 50/50 chance of working when first plugging in the phone.

Climate control fan won't exceed the lowest setting until manually toggling auto mode off and on.

Steering wheel positioning blocks parts of the infotainment screen, especially the temperature display.

MBUX voice control system frequently misses commands and is mostly unreliable.

MBUX infotainment overwhelms with too many functions, small hard-to-see icons blending into backgrounds, and excessive swiping due to limited home screen icons.

The dual-clutch transmission (DCT) shows laggy throttle response and hesitation when merging or accelerating from a stop, lacking refinement.

The vehicle's factory navigation system, which provides GPS directions on the screen and gauge cluster, stops working after a dealer-performed software update. Users report seeing 'navigation activati...

The parking assist system, which aids in automated parking maneuvers, triggers a fault error specifically after a cold remote engine start. The issue occurs only when the vehicle is cold and does not ...

Vehicle software updates are delivered over-the-air (OTA) and installed automatically, with no option for the customer to deactivate or opt out of the process.

Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the Mercedes me connect app collect extensive personal data including geolocation, driver behavior, biometric, sensory, and inferred preferences from owners. This includes i...

Mercedes-Benz shares or sells collected personal data, inferences, and driver information with marketing service providers for targeted advertising. This raises concerns about privacy as driving and p...

Mercedes-Benz shares personal, geolocation, and sensory data with law enforcement and government agencies when they deem it reasonably necessary. This allows authorities access to owner data without s...

Mercedes-Benz vehicles and apps include cameras and microphones that can record owners inside the car. These interior sensors enable surveillance-like snooping on passengers and conversations.

Mercedes-Benz has suffered major data breaches, including one exposing 1.6 million customers in 2022, and security researchers found multiple vulnerabilities. These incidents put collected personal da...

Mercedes-Benz integrated TikTok directly into vehicles like the E-class, despite the app's known poor privacy practices. This embeds a data-hungry social app into the car's infotainment system.

Mercedes-Benz admits no information system is 100% secure and cannot guarantee data protection, while data deletion rights are uncertain for users. Owners cannot fully trust the company to safeguard o...

Mercedes me connect services collect and transmit geolocation data even if not activated, especially in emergencies, with consent implied by vehicle purchase or use. This enables tracking without expl...

The Mercedes-Benz GLB's remote control services, which allow features like remote start and locking via app, come with terms where the provider reserves the right to deactivate them for security reaso...

The GLB's infotainment touchscreen, which controls navigation, media, and displays critical info like speed and fuel level, suddenly goes black and fails to recover. This blocks access to essential dr...

Mercedes requires a paid subscription to the Mercedes Me app for remote start features like pre-heating the cabin. Owners complain about having to pay ongoing fees for this basic convenience that was ...

The Mercedes Me app's remote start feature, intended to precondition the cabin temperature, often fails to heat or cool the interior effectively despite subscription activation. Owners report the car ...

Mercedes offers various app-based features through the Mercedes Me service that require paid subscriptions. A community post compiles an overview of these subscription models, highlighting owner frust...

After renewing the Mercedes Me subscription, the 'Hey Mercedes' voice assistant in MBUX provides incorrect navigation directions, such as routes 2500 miles away for local destinations. Owners report s...