2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recalls and problems

1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.

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recalls
3
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: doors, lock

NHTSA campaign 26V481000 · reported July 24, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 310,667 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
The risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 26, 2026 · Power train · 18,500 miles

The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while his wife was stopped at a traffic light and attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle shut off unexpectedly, and the gear shifter ceased. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed…

Mar 6, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported

I pulled into a parking space, cars on each side of me and car in front of me had pulled through the space to park. As I eased into the space, foot on brake, the car violently shook and surged forward, smashing into the rear of the car in front of me. The car continued to shake then moved to the left and crashed into…

Dec 11, 2025 · Unknown or other

The back up camera makes a loud very distinct noise and attempts to cut on when not necessary. Pops up on screen going forward in addition to backwards like it is supposed to do. comes on when braking, turning, going over bumps, all reasons when not necessary and it is very distracting to the driver.

GLA 250 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2022 2400
2023 1810
2024 2200
2025 1310
2026 1200

Across all years, the 2015 GLA 250 has the most complaints (94). All Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, the most recent reported on July 24, 2026 (Latches/locks/linkages: doors, lock). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 26, 2026.