Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 28 recalls and 302 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 (model years 2014–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (78 complaints), followed by electrical system (50 complaints). The 2018 model year has the most recalls (12).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 11 | 29 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 12 | 50 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 9 | 31 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 50 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 5 | 94 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2015 (94), 2018 (50) and 2016 (50). Among model years at least two years old, the 2014 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 78 | 10 of 13 | |
| Electrical system | 50 | 11 of 13 | |
| Power train | 46 | 9 of 13 | |
| Air bags | 35 | 6 of 13 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 35 | 9 of 13 |
Latest 8 of 28 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V481000 | Jul 24, 2026 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, lock | 2021–2025 | 310,667 |
| 26V134000 | Mar 6, 2026 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2026 | 10 |
| 25V511000 | Aug 8, 2025 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2024 | 136 |
| 23V854000 | Dec 15, 2023 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2015–2019 | 2,976 |
| 23V732000 | Nov 1, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, pads | 2021 | 42,742 |
| 23V662000 | Oct 2, 2023 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2022 | 32 |
| 22V365000 | May 20, 2022 | Electrical system: software | 2017–2021 | 242,722 |
| 22V232000 | Apr 8, 2022 | Back over prevention: display function | 2021 | 126,443 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 12 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 19 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.