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NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
4Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MERCEDES-BENZ GLB

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB is a compact luxury SUV that punches above its size by offering three-row seating in a relatively nimble package. Aimed at small families and urban professionals who want genuine Mercedes cachet without stepping up to a full-size hauler, the GLB sits in one of the most competitive segments in the market and carries the brand's reputation for engineering precision into its safety story.

VERDICT

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the GLB as a thoughtfully packaged compact luxury SUV that stands out for offering three-row versatility in a smaller footprint. They tend to praise its premium interior feel and brand refinement while acknowledging that the cabin can feel snug in the third row. Most consider it a well-rounded choice for buyers prioritizing luxury and practicality in equal measure.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

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 // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Glb at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19632), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mercedes-Benz Glb 2024. Class rank 25 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure