2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC
1 recalls, 3 complaints
26V481000 Jul 24, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Defect Description
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 d... Read more
Consequence
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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-... Read more
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 8, 2026
Incident date: Apr 6, 2026
Vehicle has multiple ongoing defects, most critically a malfunctioning occupant detection system causing the alarm to activate randomly, including overnight when the vehicle is empty. This creates a safety concern and repeated public disturbances. The issue has not been resolved despite multiple ser... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Feb 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat belt failed to function as intended. The contact stated that several months prior, the driver’s side seat belt failed to lock securely inside the buckle. After several attempts, the seat belt failed to lock as... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 27, 2026
The oil pressure light illuminates at low RPMs and turns off under a load or higher RPMs. In checking Hyundai Genesis forums, this is a common failure/fouling of the oil pressure switch. Oil level is fine; it is the switch that fails, giving the owner a false sense of low oil and potential catastrop... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC across all model years (2021, 2025).
6
Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths