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. 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 J... Read more
310,667 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN2
SEAT BELTS1
POWER TRAIN Apr 8, 2026
Incident date: Apr 6, 2026
While maneuvering at low speed into my garage, the vehicle accelerated forward beyond my intended input and in a manner inconsistent with a controlled parking maneuver. This resulted in famage to the front end of the vehicle, a tool bench containing equipment and the wall of the garage (interior an... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN Feb 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 27, 2026
While driving, the vehicle experiences unintended braking and refusal to accelerate. ABS, traction control, pre-collision system, and secondary collision brake warnings illuminate. Toyota dealer diagnostics documented ABS and brake system fault codes C1201 and C1A50. The vehicle also produces a loud... 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

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
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 1 0 View
2024 2 0 View
2023 1 0 View
2022 1 0 View
2021 (current) 1 3

Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models

Model Recalls Complaints
GLA 250 1,219 416 View
GLC 300 1,143 568 View
GLE 350 1,116 311 View
C 300 1,074 360 View
AMG GLS63 963 12 View
AMG C43 944 74 View
CLA 250 923 130 View
AMG GLC43 920 42 View