Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recalls and problems
28 recalls and 306 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
28
Complaints
306
Crashes reported
13
Fires reported
3
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GLA 250 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 GLA 250 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 GLA 250 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 GLA 250 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 GLA 250 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 GLA 250 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 GLA 250 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 GLA 250 | 11 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 GLA 250 | 12 | 51 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 GLA 250 | 9 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 GLA 250 | 4 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 GLA 250 | 5 | 94 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Most reported Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 78 | |
| Unknown or Other | 65 | |
| Electrical System | 50 | |
| Power Train | 47 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 | |
| Air Bags | 35 | |
| Structure | 20 | |
| Service Brakes | 17 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | |
| Visibility | 15 |
All Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-481 | Jul 24, 2026 | 2021–2025 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. |
| 26V-134 | Mar 6, 2026 | 2026 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. |
| 25V-511 | Aug 8, 2025 | 2024 | Exterior Lighting | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 AMG GLA 35 4MATIC, GLA 250 4MATIC, and GLA 250 vehicles. |
| 23V-854 | Dec 15, 2023 | 2015–2019 | Structure | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. |
| 23V-732 | Nov 1, 2023 | 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Equipment | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. |
| 23V-662 | Oct 2, 2023 | 2022 | Exterior Lighting | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 A220, GLA250, and AMG GLA35 vehicles. |
| 22V-365 | May 20, 2022 | 2017–2021 | Communication, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and… |
| 22V-232 | Apr 8, 2022 | 2021 | Back Over Prevention | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. |
| 22V-125 | Mar 4, 2022 | 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG CLA 35 and 2021 GLA 250 vehicles. |
| 21V-961 | Dec 13, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450… |
| 21V-354 | May 14, 2021 | 2021 | Back Over Prevention, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. |
| 21V-229 | Apr 1, 2021 | 2017–2018 | Steering | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 B250e, CLA250, 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250, and AMG GLA45 vehicles. |
| 21V-197 | Mar 19, 2021 | 2015–2020 | Structure | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016… |
| 21V-102 | Feb 22, 2021 | 2021 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain GLA250 vehicles. |
| 21V-072 | Feb 12, 2021 | 2017–2021 | Communication | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018… |
| 21V-058 | Feb 5, 2021 | 2017–2021 | Communication, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and… |
| 21V-033 | Jan 29, 2021 | 2019 | Power Train | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLA 250 vehicles. |
| 20V-672 | Oct 30, 2020 | 2019 | Forward Collision Avoidance, Engine, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Steering, Electrical System | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-787 | Nov 1, 2019 | 2015–2016 | Communication | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-585 | Aug 12, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Seat Belts | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V-132 | Feb 26, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Seats | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA-250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. |
| 18V-912 | Dec 19, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Air Bags, Visibility | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. |
| 18V-405 | Jun 15, 2018 | 2018 | Child Seat | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 and GLA250 4Matic vehicles. |
| 17V-653 | Oct 16, 2017 | 2018 | Exterior Lighting | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLA250 4Matic vehicles. |
| 17V-627 | Oct 6, 2017 | 2015–2018 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 17V-114 | Feb 23, 2017 | 2017 | Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 17V-080 | Feb 8, 2017 | 2017 | Air Bags | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E550 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E550 Cabriolet, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 Wagon, GLA250, and GLA250 4Matic… |
| 15V-662 | Oct 16, 2015 | 2015 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, and 2016 SLK300 roadster vehicles manufactured July 17, 2015, to August 31, 2015. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has the most reports (94). Check the 2015 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have?
NHTSA lists 28 safety recalls covering Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 model years 2015–2026.
What are the most common Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 problems?
Owners report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems most often.