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Mercedes-Benz GLA250

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

281

Active records

Recalls

27

Active records

TSBs

268

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

20

Crashes

13

Fires

3

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz GLA250

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Operating state

124

Reporting mechanism

92

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

53

Condition issue

52

Engine behavior

39

Performance issue

33

Driver assistance issue

31

Safety restraint issue

28

Access/entry issue

22

Noise

20

Braking behavior

18

Smell

17

Fluid issue

16

Electrical issue

13

Vibration/harshness

11

Safety restraint behavior

10

Steering behavior

9

Powering on/off behavior

8

Thermal issue

7

Starting behavior

6

Infotainment behavior

3

Lighting behavior

3

Communication/network issue

2

Recent change

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250

Filed Apr 18, 2026


Panoramic sunroof fails to open/ close evenly due to plastic track failure. One side binds while the other moves, causing glass to tilt and jam. Risk of glass shattering, sudden detachment, distraction while driving, and water intrusion affecting airbags/electronics.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

Filed Apr 8, 2026


I recently purchased my vehicle with under 30k miles in July of 2026. Not long after my purchase my car began roughly idling with a blinking check engine light, and soon after the engine began misfiring. This also cause loss of power when attempting to accelerate creating dangerous conditions in high traffic/fast paced areas. After lots of research I found several reports of owners with cylinder failures. The dealership only responded to fixing the issue after calling them out directly on the…

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250

Filed Mar 26, 2026


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 to dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the ABS sensors and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, and the ABS sensor was replaced. The…

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250

Filed Mar 20, 2026


I own a 2022 Mercedes Benz GLA 250 2022. in [XXX], it was pouring rain and I was driving from [XXX] to attain [XXX] to drive home. It was pouring that night and driving conditions were horrible. I was in the middle lane driving roughly 55-65 mph. about 15 minutes into my drive a light on dash came engine chip malfunction and the car died. I couldn't do anything and I tried to coast to the shoulder as best as I could. Driving on [XXX] is dangerous enough, nevermind having an engine…

2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250

Filed Mar 6, 2026


1 injured
Crash

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 the car in front of me to the left. The car that I hit in the rear was pushed into a car passing by them. So 4 cars involved due to this major malfunction. When the car stopped, I…

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250

Filed Feb 26, 2026


Why is the Crankcase Ventilation System P052E Code (PCV) covered in most Mercedes models, but not the GLA? This is an expensive repair that seems to cover other cars but penalizes GLA owners just to have a safe car to drive like the other models. I strongly believe GLA should be on the recall list for the matter, as it is dangerous to drive on the road, especially for those who cannot afford to fix it for upwards of $1,500 to $2000.

2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250

Filed Feb 16, 2026


unkown available for inspection cylinder misfiring ,stalling loss of power while driving, jerking during accelerations rough unstable idle intense vehicle vibrations yes took in for service A and D no other lights appeared beside service A and D

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250

Filed Feb 10, 2026


I came out from work. Got in my car and started it and went to make a three-point turn to go the opposite direction on a quiet back street in the airbag deployed halfway through and blew up in my face, causing my hands to be hurt and difficulty with breathing.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

Filed Feb 5, 2026


Component/System: Engine cooling and lubrication system. Coolant was found mixing with engine oil (milky oil), indicating internal engine failure (I was informed it could be oil cooler/housing, thermostat, head gasket, or related components). Vehicle is currently at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership and available for inspection. The front left inner lining of my front break pad also failed inspection and the other 3 front break pads say caution and I never received a notification or…

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250

Filed Feb 1, 2026


Collision Prevention Assist Plus Inoperative Light on the dashboard it appears often and beep I am not sure and why

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.