Safety Score
68
Average
Recalls
6
Complaints
43
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (6)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-01 | 21V229000 |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | 4,992 | — | Details |
| 2019-08-12 | 19V585000 |
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 3,435 | — | Details |
| 2019-02-26 | 19V132000 |
SEATS | 8 | — | Details |
| 2018-12-19 | 18V912000 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 13 | — | Details |
| 2018-06-15 | 18V405000 |
CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP | 399 | — | Details |
| 2017-10-16 | 17V653000 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 8 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Why is the Crankcase Ventilation System P052E Code (PCV) covered in most Mercedes models, but not the GLA? This is an e… |
| 2025-10-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Dear NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 … |
| 2025-08-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My vehicle electrical panel is messed up can not read the driver panel the sunroof electrical also is not working the d… |
| 2025-06-24 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | No | 0 | to a sunroof bonding issue that could cause water leakage |
| 2025-06-23 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Rear differential is faulty. This is the second time it has failed. The first time was in October 2021 the mileage was … |
| 2025-06-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | This vehicle has a transmission control module defect. While driving, the car cuts off unexpectedly and prevents shifti… |
| 2025-03-16 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the check engine wa… |
| 2025-02-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicl… |
| 2025-02-24 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | My vehicle has been taken to the Mercedes dealership multiple times from 2/24/25 -12/14/25 (10 Mths) for the following … |
| 2025-02-10 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Crankcase Vent Valve needs replaced. Causes jumps in acceleration and pressure build up. Was a recall in other models. … |
| 2024-12-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Positive Crankcase valve malfunction |
| 2024-11-16 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I was driving on the freeway and the transmission shifted into neutral and the car lost power. The Red malfunction lig… |
| 2024-11-11 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while his mother was driving 45 MPH, the message that … |
| 2024-11-08 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes Benz GLA 250. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, it was discovered that … |
| 2024-10-28 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the transmission unintendedly sh… |
| 2024-08-12 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve - Code P052E This Recall are mentioned for other models with same year 2… |
| 2024-07-26 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side of the sunroof had rais… |
| 2024-04-10 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The rear differental is grinding loumd when stopped then go |
| 2024-03-21 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | There was a gas smell that would seep into the driving cabin from the engine. It was intermittent however when it did … |
| 2023-11-01 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | No | 0 | Hello, Our car’s rear camera stopped working after about 31,000 miles. It has created a lot of safety problems. Appar… |
| 2023-09-04 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Subject: Urgent: Electrical Issues Causing Frequent Dashboard crashes I hope this email finds you well. I am writing … |
| 2023-06-09 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The car makes a clunking sound when driving at a low speed or backing up. The clunking noise occurred after I bought it… |
| 2023-04-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My Car's warranty expired in Dec 2022 and a few months later the engine light came on. It stayed on for a few weeks tha… |
| 2023-02-25 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Strong fuel smell when starting under below freezing conditions. |
| 2023-02-16 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | No | 0 | FCW gives a warning "Radar Sensors Dirty; See Operator's Manual" message in mild conditions of rain or light wet snow. … |
| 2023-02-13 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The ve… |
| 2023-01-07 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and attempting to acce… |
| 2022-10-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My backup camera doesn’t work at least half the time. The screen is completely black when I start the car, and the radi… |
| 2022-09-03 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | While driving the vehicle on the highway the front panel immediately in front of the panoramic roof was ripped off. The… |
| 2022-07-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | In July 2022 I was a few miles from my home when the cluster starting showing warning lights. It started scrolling ino… |
| 2022-07-20 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The Battery keeps draining, appears to be a design defect. Vehicle model Mercedes GLA250 - 2018 Battery light came ON a… |
| 2022-06-17 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Summary: Transmission automatically shifts out of drive into neutral. Loss of ability to accelerate when transmission s… |
| 2022-01-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while his wife was driving and the vehicle was station… |
| 2021-10-14 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I GOT HOME AND WHILE WAITING FOR MY GARAGE TO OPEN THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODE AND SHATTER WITH NO REASON, LUCKILY IT… |
| 2021-06-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, various warning… |
| 2020-09-07 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON … |
| 2020-03-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | CAR BATTERY DIES IF VEHICLE NOT DRIVEN OFTEN AND/OR FOR LONGER DISTANCES. THIS WAS NOT EXPLAINED AT TIME OF SALE NOR D… |
| 2019-08-27 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I was getting a warning sign on my screen in car. Is said safety problem. I tried to tell Mercedes’ but they did not wa… |
| 2018-11-05 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | AT 1:10 AM THE 2018 MERCEDES BENZ GLA SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND HAD NOT BEEN USED… |
| 2018-10-13 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Yes | 1 | YOU WOULD ALWAYS NEED TO THINK AND SEARCH WHERE YOU ARE GOING TO INVEST YOUR MONEY REGARDLESS OF CAR BRAND NAME... YES,… |
| 2018-05-14 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V627000… |
| 2017-11-13 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V627000… |
| 2017-10-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | THE PROBLEM IS WHEN TRAVELLING AT LOW SPEEDS OR STOP THE CAR TO HALT ABLE TO HEAR A NOISE FROM THE REAR END. LIKE A MET… |