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2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb Safety Ratings

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb scores 92 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 0 recalls, and 4 owner complaints on file.

Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar

0Recalls
4Complaints
0Investigations
VERDICT

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB SUV AWD enters the market with a perfect defect record, showing zero recalls filed with NHTSA. This contributes to an overall NHTSA Safety Index of 92/100, placing the vehicle in the Exceptional band. Its strong crash-protection score, across every federal metric available, further bolsters its compelling safety profile.

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB SUV AWD received a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100 and a 5-star NHTSA side-impact rating, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data.

MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026

Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb ranks 25 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb safety at a glance (source: NHTSA)
NHTSA Safety Index92 / 100 (Exceptional)
Frontal / Side / Rollover5 / 4 stars
Rollover risk15.9%
Recalls on file0
Owner complaints4 (unverified allegations)
Class rank25 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024
Data verifiedOct 1, 2026

ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb?

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB achieves an Exceptional Safety Index of 92 out of 100, driven in part by a perfect 20 out of 20 for defect record. This absence of recalls is particularly notable. Its crash protection sub-score, 63.8 out of 70, stems from a 5-star side impact rating, despite the overall and frontal crash ratings remaining unpublished by NHTSA for this model year. The GLB registered a 4-star rollover result. Its 8.5 out of 10 for avoidance technology reflects standard forward collision warning and electronic stability control; the score was not higher because lane departure warning is an optional feature. The federal complaint database lists only 4 unverified allegations for this model year, with none describing a crash, fire, injury, or fatality.

NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb perform in crash tests?

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB distinguishes itself with a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in side-impact protection, according to federal NHTSA data. Rollover resistance is rated at 4 out of 5 stars, with a 16 percent risk estimate and a dynamic no-tip result. However, overall and frontal crash protection ratings remain unissued by NHTSA for this model year.

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 15.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19632

Index breakdown

Crash protection63.8/70
Avoidance tech8.5/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb have any recalls?

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns. No recall components are on file, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check directly with NHTSA to confirm no new campaigns have opened since the vehicle left the dealership.

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb at NHTSA as of 2026-10-01. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb?

NHTSA has logged 4 unverified owner complaints for the 2024 GLB. The most frequently alleged components are the Electrical System with 2 reports, followed by single unverified allegations touching the Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance, and Back Over Prevention systems. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in those reports.

4 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 2Engine 1Unknown Or Other 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1Back Over Prevention 1

USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb?

For shoppers considering this 2-year-old vehicle, the zero-recall record is encouraging, but recall campaigns can open after initial sale. Run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall database before purchase to confirm no new campaigns have been issued and that any future remedy has been completed.

  • The 2024 GLB recorded zero NHTSA recall campaigns, earning a perfect defect-record sub-score of 20 out of 20, which is a primary driver of its 92/100 Exceptional Safety Index for this specific model year.
  • NHTSA awarded this model year a 5-star side-impact rating and a 4-star rollover rating with a 16-percent risk estimate and a no-tip dynamic result, but overall and frontal crash ratings are not rated for this year.
  • Lane departure warning is listed as optional rather than standard on the 2024 GLB, which is a concrete equipment difference from vehicles where that technology is standard, and it is reflected in the 8.5 out of 10 avoidance-tech sub-score.
  • The 4 unverified NHTSA complaints on file for this model year include alleged issues with the Electrical System, Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance, and Back Over Prevention, none of which involve reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.

RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb places

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:

FAQ2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb safety questions

Was the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb crash-tested by NHTSA?

Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.

What are the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb crash-test star ratings?

In NHTSA testing the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb earned 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 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb have?

According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb 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 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb?

According to NHTSA's complaint database, 4 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.

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Rivals in SUV (2024)

Safest SUV rivals, 2024 (NHTSA Safety Index)
VehicleNHTSA Safety IndexOverall starsRecalls
2024 Lexus Rz 300e100/100not rated0
2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd100/1005 of 50
2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness98/100not rated0
2024 Lexus Rz 450e96/1005 of 50
2024 Buick Encore GX95/1005 of 52
2024 Nissan Murano95/1005 of 51
HOW THIS PAGE WAS MADE
  • DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19632), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Glb 2024.
  • 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 25 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
  • 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.