NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class Safety Ratings
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class scores 87 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 13 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 87/100, placing it in the Strong band. Zero recalls on file and a clean five-star overall NHTSA rating support that standing, though the one-point dip from 2021 and a modest complaint tally are worth noting.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 87/100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class ranks 55 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 87 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.9% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 13 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 55 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class posts a Safety Index of 87/100, a single point below the 2021 model's 88/100, both within the Strong band. That narrow decline reflects a defect record subscore of 18.5 out of 20 alongside zero recall campaigns, a genuinely clean regulatory footprint for a model year now circulating in the used market. The crash-protection subscore of 61 out of 70 anchors the index, backed by NHTSA's five-star overall and five-star side ratings. The four-star frontal and four-star rollover scores, combined with a 16 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result, show no single catastrophic weakness in the test program. The avoidance-tech subscore of 7 out of 10 reflects standard forward collision warning and electronic stability control but the absence of standard lane departure warning, which limits the ceiling on that component. With 13 reported complaints and two alleged crash-related incidents, the complaint volume is low relative to fleet size, though the four alleged Forward Collision Avoidance reports are worth monitoring given that system is standard equipment on this year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class earned a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, anchored by a perfect five stars in the side-crash test. Frontal impact protection and rollover resistance were rated at four stars each. The rollover risk was assessed at 16 percent, with a dynamic tip test result of No Tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16798
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class have any recalls?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class carries zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no open recall components to report, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as records can be updated at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class?
NHTSA has logged 13 unverified owner complaints for the 2022 GLB-Class. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Unknown Or Other and Forward Collision Avoidance, each with four reported incidents, followed by alleged issues with Vehicle Speed Control, Suspension, and the Electrical System. These are unverified allegations only.
13 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class?
Because this GLB-Class is now on the used market, buyers should run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall database before purchase. Zero recalls are on file today, but confirm no new campaigns have been added and that any future remedy has been completed at a dealership.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2022 GLB-Class, making it one of the cleaner defect-record years in the segment and contributing directly to its 18.5 out of 20 defect-record subscore.
- The 2022 model's Safety Index of 87/100 is one point lower than the 2021 model's 88/100, a marginal shift that keeps both years in the Strong band but signals a slight change in the underlying data profile.
- Four of the 13 unverified NHTSA complaints specifically allege problems with the Forward Collision Avoidance system, which is standard equipment on this year, making those reports particularly relevant to evaluate before purchase.
- Lane departure warning is not standard on the 2022 GLB-Class, which caps the avoidance-tech subscore at 7 out of 10 and distinguishes this year's safety-technology profile from vehicles that include that feature as standard equipment.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class places
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class safety questions
Was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 13 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Glb-Class years
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Qx55 | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Envision | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Buick Enclave | 94/100 | 4 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16798), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Glb-Class 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 55 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.