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Mercedes-Benz tire recalls: damaged sidewalls, backwards winter tires, wrong labels
There is no single recurring defect across these three — each is a different tire problem, and vans account for two. The newest and most serious covers 2025 GLB 250, GLB 250 4MATIC and GLB 35 4MATIC vehicles whose right-side front and rear tires may have sidewall damage that can result in sudden loss of tire pressure. A 2020 recall covers 2019 Sprinter 1500 and 4500 vans whose winter tires were not correctly installed for their running direction, reducing traction in wet or snowy conditions. The third is a labeling compliance recall: 2016-2018 Metris vans list an incorrect maximum combined tire load weight capacity, failing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110.
Warning signs to watch for
- Visible sidewall damage on the right front or right rear tire of a 2025 GLB.
- A sudden loss of tire pressure, which the GLB notice says sidewall damage can cause.
- Reduced traction in wet or snowy conditions on a 2019 Sprinter fitted with winter tires.
- Uneven tread wear on Sprinter winter tires running the wrong direction — dealers replace them if wear is uneven.
- The Metris label recall produces no driving symptom at all; the printed load capacity value is simply wrong.
Is it safe to keep driving?
None of these three recalls tells owners to stop driving or park outside. The 2025 GLB sidewall recall is the one to move on quickly: a sudden flat at highway speed can cause a loss of control with no warning, so book the inspection promptly. Sprinter owners with incorrectly mounted winter tires can keep driving while taking extra care in wet or snowy conditions. Metris owners can keep driving, but should not rely on the printed load capacity, since overloading can lead to a tire failure.
What the free repair involves
On the 2025 GLB, dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary. On 2019 Sprinters with winter tires, they inspect the running direction of the tires, correct it as needed, and replace the tires if tread wear is uneven. On 2016-2018 Metris vans, they install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door and inspect and replace incorrect tires as necessary. All free.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 1 |
| medium | 2 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-18 | Mercedes-Benz GLB tires may have damaged sidewalls | high |
| 2022-07-07 | Mercedes-Benz Metris vans list wrong tire load limit | medium |
| 2020-03-18 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter winter tires may be mounted backwards | medium |
Common questions
Why does the GLB recall only mention the right-side tires?
The notice covers the right-side front and rear tires on certain 2025 GLB 250, GLB 250 4MATIC and GLB 35 4MATIC vehicles, and does not explain why. Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge.
Can I just remount my Sprinter's winter tires the right way myself?
The dealer inspection is free and also covers tread wear — if the wear is uneven, the tires are replaced under the recall. Doing it yourself gives that up. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
How much can I load my Metris until the labels are corrected?
The notice does not state a corrected figure; the recall exists precisely because the maximum combined tire load weight capacity printed on the van is incorrect. Ask a dealer for the right value before loading heavily, and have the corrected labels installed free.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.