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Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG
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Complaints
18
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Recalls
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TSBs
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Deaths
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Injuries
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Crashes
1
Fires
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Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45
Filed May 19, 2026
Tire size 235/40 R20. Both front tires extremely worn in an uneven way with 1 having metal showing. Discout Tire in Lafayette, IN inpected and stated, Lucky to be alive given how dangerous it is to drive on tires with metal exposed. Ordered new tires. Wouldn't even let us leave the parking lot due to safety. Used spare tire we carry to get home. Michelin denied the warranty claim due to improper servicing. No warning alerts. Vehicle was recently serviced by Mercedes of Lafayette on…
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45
Filed May 13, 2026
Tire size is 235/40 R20. Both front tires were extremely worn in an uneven way with 1 having metal showing. Discount Tire inspected the tires and stated that we were, Lucky to be alive given how dangerous it is to drive on tires worn so badly with metal exposed. Discount Tire in Lafayette, IN inspected the tires. We ordered new tires that would take at least a day to be shipped. Wouldn't even let us leave their parking lot with the car in the condition it was in due to safety concerns. …
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45
Filed Apr 28, 2026
On the morning of April 28, 2026, at approximately 7:30 AM, I discovered that the front panel of the panoramic sunroof on my 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG had spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was parked at my residence in Meridian, Idaho. When I went out to the vehicle in the morning, I found glass fragments distributed across the rear seat area, the rear floor, and my child's car seat. Looking up, I saw that the front panoramic glass panel had shattered. My husband and I conducted a…
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45
Filed Aug 28, 2025
1. *Component Failure*: The sunroof/moonroof has stopped functioning correctly due to broken plastic rail guides/sliders, causing issues with opening and closing. Additionally, there's a potential risk of the sunroof detaching from the vehicle due to faulty bonding between the sunroof glass panel and the sliding roof frame. 2. *Safety Risk*: The safety risk is significant, as a detached sunroof can pose a hazard to other road users if it separates from the vehicle while driving at high speeds.…
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45
Filed Aug 31, 2023
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The sunroof/moonroof stopped functioning correctly. The plastic rail guides/sliders broke and the sunroof stopped closing and opening correctly. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The sunroof is not properly attached to the broken parts and could be a hazard if it separates from the roof while driving at highway speed. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer…
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45
Filed Jul 27, 2023
The transmission is starting to malfunction and is available for inspection. If the car looses power due to loss of pull it could create a hazard. Vehicle has been Inspected my Mercedes and determined to be faulty and this is a common issue with this car. Yes the car makes a grinding noise going into reverse and clunks when going around sharp turns.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45
Filed Sep 9, 2022
I consider this issue a SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE that could be LIFE-THREATENING and all Mercedes-Benz service departments should be alerted to the problem. Mercedes-Benz should issue a revised, more user-friendly label so independent tire shops will not misread the label and over-inflate customers' tires. The tire inflation specifications provided for this vehicle, located both on the B-pillar and gas filler flap, are configured poorly and lead techs, both at Mercedes service departments and…
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45
Filed Jun 28, 2022
2015 AMG GLA-45. Sunroof violently broke, opening from front (normal is back) and sticking up 3-4 inches. Luckily this happened in our garage not moving, while simply pushing Close Sunroof button. If this had happened on the highway, it could have ripped off and killed somebody. Dealer says common problem, as soon as I brought the car in they said “sunroof warranty job” but the car is actually out of warranty. MB Natick Mass dealer is charging $3000 to replace motor, track, hinges, wind…
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45
Filed Feb 13, 2022
I was driving the car at about 70 mph on an interstate highway during rush hour traffic when the Electronic Stabilization icon flashed on the dashboard screen and the car began to decelerate. I pressed on the accelerator pedal but the car continued to coast. A second or two later the dashboard screen flashed a warning stating something like Brake assist activated and the vehicle began to aggressively brake. I was in the middle lane of the interstate with vehicles around me travelling at 65 to…
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45
Filed Aug 22, 2021
I was driving and my car randomly changed to neutral on the highway in traffic. I could not changed the gear and was almost hit by several cars that swirved around me. There is a recall for the 2019 version of the car for this very same issue but it exists in all years prior and Mercedes has not addressed it. This is happening to many of us and is being reported at glaowners.com