2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250

12 recalls — 137 complaints

23V854000 Dec 15, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to t... Read more
Consequence
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of N... Read more
2,976 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
23V854000 Dec 15, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to t... Read more
Consequence
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of N... Read more
2,976 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
23V854000 Dec 15, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to t... Read more
Consequence
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of N... Read more
2,976 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
23V854000 Dec 15, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to t... Read more
Consequence
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of N... Read more
2,976 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
23V854000 Dec 15, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to t... Read more
Consequence
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of N... Read more
2,976 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
23V854000 Dec 15, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to t... Read more
Consequence
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of N... Read more
2,976 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
23V854000 Dec 15, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to t... Read more
Consequence
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of N... Read more
2,976 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
23V854000 Dec 15, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to t... Read more
Consequence
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of N... Read more
2,976 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
21V197000 Mar 19, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 C... Read more
Consequence
The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. Owners may contac... Read more
15,096 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
19V787000 Nov 1, 2019
COMMUNICATION
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models... Read more
Consequence
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-80... Read more
24,226 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
17V627000 Oct 6, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe... Read more
Consequence
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
495,290 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
15V662000 Oct 16, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, and 2016 SLK300 roadster vehicles manufactured July 17, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have intake or exhaust camshafts whose welds may fail and possibly cause ... Read more
Consequence
Engine damage may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected camshafts, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 9, 2015. The recall began on December 23, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-Benz's number for thi... Read more
857 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

137 total complaints 9 crashes 1 fires 18 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE27
UNKNOWN OR OTHER16
POWER TRAIN14
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
AIR BAGS11
STRUCTURE:BODY8
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY4
SERVICE BRAKES4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
AIR BAGS Feb 10, 2026
Incident date: Feb 8, 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.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Feb 1, 2026
Incident date: Jan 21, 2026
Collision Prevention Assist Plus Inoperative Light on the dashboard it appears often and beep I am not sure and why
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Feb 1, 2026
Incident date: Jan 21, 2026
Collision Prevention Assist Plus Inoperative Light on the dashboard it appears often and beep I am not sure and why
VISIBILITY Nov 20, 2025
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that the sunroof panel was tilted on one side and fractured. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon researching the failure, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility); however, the VI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Nov 20, 2025
Incident date: Nov 20, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that the roof panel had detached and was tilted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an estimate for the repair was provided. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V197000 (Structure), but the dealer inform... Read more
SUSPENSION Nov 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear suspension collapsed. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, the vehicle swerved into the next lane. The contact stated that there were no other vehicles nearby during... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 24, 2025
Incident date: Oct 8, 2025
Mercedes repair shop inspected this car and stated that there is rear-subframe rusting and corrosion. Repair shop states that this is a safety issue. I took it into Mercedes dealer who stated that this VIN is not covered by a 20-year, unlimited-mile rear-subframe warranty (Feb–Mar 2023) for spe... Read more
STEERING Aug 22, 2025
Incident date: Aug 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the steering control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer w... Read more
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT Aug 22, 2025
Incident date: Aug 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the steering control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer w... Read more
ENGINE Aug 11, 2025
Incident date: Dec 15, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had progressed. The vehicle was taken to a loc... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 30, 2025
Incident date: Jun 2, 2025
Check engine light on my 2015 MB GLA250 4matic came on and the error is "P052E PCV Regulator Valve Performance". There is a recall for other MB vehicle with the same engine. I believe the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 and other models with the same engine should be included in the recall.
ENGINE Jun 30, 2025
Incident date: Jun 2, 2025
Check engine light on my 2015 MB GLA250 4matic came on and the error is "P052E PCV Regulator Valve Performance". There is a recall for other MB vehicle with the same engine. I believe the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 and other models with the same engine should be included in the recall.
ENGINE Jun 24, 2025
Incident date: Jun 16, 2025
I have a 2015 Mercedes benz GLA 250 showing code P052E There’s a TSB (MC‑10241531‑0001) and (LI01.20-P-076894 )covering intake‑line assemblies on similar M270‑engine models. Based on these two service bulletin kindly assist with extended emissions warranty
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 5, 2025
Incident date: Jan 1, 2024
Same part had been recalled from all other models but not my model. It's the same part being used across Mercedes and they won't sale the valve and force customers like me there are thousands other to spent $2700 plus to replace whole system. Should have been recalled since it's same valve that may ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 3, 2025
Incident date: Dec 18, 2024
They had recall of this part which is valve in all other models except for this one. My vehicle failed VEIP test due to faulty valve and required assistance from the dealer but they refused to provide solutions and asked to pay $2700 and $230 diagnosis fee when we already had code which showed which... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 6, 2024
Incident date: Dec 6, 2024
Car smell like fuel possibly fuel injectors or fuel line… recall on 2016-2021 models but 2015 having same issue Blind spot assist says inoperative Mercedes changed sensors multiple times still says inoperative
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Dec 6, 2024
Incident date: Dec 6, 2024
Car smell like fuel possibly fuel injectors or fuel line… recall on 2016-2021 models but 2015 having same issue Blind spot assist says inoperative Mercedes changed sensors multiple times still says inoperative
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Sep 18, 2024
Incident date: Mar 13, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle was lagging with a loud rumbling sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact depressed the accelerator p... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 18, 2024
Incident date: Mar 13, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle was lagging with a loud rumbling sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact depressed the accelerator p... Read more
ENGINE Aug 27, 2024
Incident date: Aug 27, 2024
Today a Check Engine Light turned on my vehicle. I pulled the code via the OBD2 port and looked it up online. It turns out that this issue, code P052E, a defective Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve, is a well known problem on in-period MB cars and the manufacturer has issued an extended warrant... Read more
ENGINE Aug 22, 2024
Incident date: Feb 21, 2023
Good Afternoon, the status of my vehicle is simply UNKNOWN. I purchased my vehicle on the 26th last year of January. That same day I drove it back home my car was jerking. So I went back the following day to see if I could get into another vehicle because this one was malfunctioning they didn’t w... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 22, 2024
Incident date: Feb 21, 2023
Good Afternoon, the status of my vehicle is simply UNKNOWN. I purchased my vehicle on the 26th last year of January. That same day I drove it back home my car was jerking. So I went back the following day to see if I could get into another vehicle because this one was malfunctioning they didn’t w... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 22, 2024
Incident date: Feb 21, 2023
Good Afternoon, the status of my vehicle is simply UNKNOWN. I purchased my vehicle on the 26th last year of January. That same day I drove it back home my car was jerking. So I went back the following day to see if I could get into another vehicle because this one was malfunctioning they didn’t w... Read more
STRUCTURE Aug 19, 2024
Incident date: May 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that the sunroof failed to close completely as needed. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that a plastic part of the roof panel had detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the right and left roof g... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Aug 19, 2024
Incident date: May 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that the sunroof failed to close completely as needed. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that a plastic part of the roof panel had detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the right and left roof g... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 14, 2024
Incident date: Aug 14, 2024
there is a known issue with the mercedes benz GLA 250 rear differential. it is defective and need to be replaced many times during the life of the vehicle. i have not had an accident that i can relate to this defect but i feel it need to be reported and investigated by your office. the cost of th... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 13, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2024
Rear differential has failed/malfunctioned. The vehicle is available upon request. It is a road safety issue as it will stall/ hesitate when accelerating and has a jerking effect. It has been confirmed by an independent service center. It had not been inspected by anyone, other than an independent s... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 4, 2024
Incident date: May 10, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. While the contact’s daughter was driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. The vehicle was eventually restarted and driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission valve body and conductor plate had fai... Read more
ENGINE May 10, 2024
Incident date: May 10, 2024
My 2015 Mercedes Benz GLA check engine light came on for error P052E Positive Crankcase ventilation assembly. This is a $2,000 dollar repair because you need to buy the whole assembly and you can’t just buy the valve like other cars. This part has a recall on other models but not the GLA. For e... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 30, 2024
Incident date: Apr 2, 2024
My car suddenly shifts to Neutral when stopped at the stoplight/while driving causing a safety issue. I had to turn off and turn on every time this happens. I called Mercedes and filed a complaint #06552876
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 17, 2024
Incident date: Mar 4, 2024
Engine Light Came up & CollIsion Warring Massage Show Up
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Apr 17, 2024
Incident date: Mar 4, 2024
Engine Light Came up & CollIsion Warring Massage Show Up
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Apr 17, 2024
Incident date: Mar 4, 2024
Engine Light Came up & CollIsion Warring Massage Show Up
ENGINE Apr 16, 2024
Incident date: Jul 10, 2023
The engine light is one and the related code for the engine light is P052E-71. The valve for Crankcase ventilation has a malfunction. There is recall for the code for other Mercedes Benz car model varies from 2015 to 2019. I believe this code on for GLA 250 is the same manufacture malfunction parts ... Read more
ENGINE Mar 8, 2024
Incident date: Mar 8, 2024
All MB GLA and CLA 2015 cars have a common issue "CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE" which should be replaced a few times for the cars. Each service will cost at least $2000.00. Please ask MB to recall their cars and fix this issue.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 8, 2024
Incident date: Mar 8, 2024
All MB GLA and CLA 2015 cars have a common issue "CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE" which should be replaced a few times for the cars. Each service will cost at least $2000.00. Please ask MB to recall their cars and fix this issue.
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 27, 2024
Incident date: Feb 27, 2024
The panoramic sunroof will not open on one side rendering the sunroof unusable. this problem is happening often on this Mercedes model. Looks like Mercedes used plastic guide to move the sunroof back and forward and if you take a bump while driving with the sunroof on the tilted position it will br... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 27, 2024
Incident date: Feb 27, 2024
The panoramic sunroof will not open on one side rendering the sunroof unusable. this problem is happening often on this Mercedes model. Looks like Mercedes used plastic guide to move the sunroof back and forward and if you take a bump while driving with the sunroof on the tilted position it will br... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 5, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle sputtered, and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the collision assists warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was d... Read more
ENGINE Feb 5, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle sputtered, and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the collision assists warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was d... Read more
ENGINE Jan 23, 2024
Incident date: Jan 22, 2024
When it first started to malfunction, my car would suddenly loose power out of nowhere and pretty much stop wherever. It's done it when I was crossing a busy intersection and it stalled right in the middle of the road causing other cars to have to stop or go around me. It has also stopped while I wa... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 23, 2024
Incident date: Jan 22, 2024
When it first started to malfunction, my car would suddenly loose power out of nowhere and pretty much stop wherever. It's done it when I was crossing a busy intersection and it stalled right in the middle of the road causing other cars to have to stop or go around me. It has also stopped while I wa... Read more
ENGINE Jan 2, 2024
Incident date: Apr 15, 2023
I was getting of the highway when i heard a knocking sound. I pulled off the road and had my vehicle towed to my mechanic. According to my mechanic. I need a new motor because of a weld failure on the crankshaft.
ENGINE Jan 2, 2024
Incident date: Dec 27, 2023
Have seen a lot people I know with Mercedes have a code p052e and it cost over 2000 grand to repair. Should be a resall since a lot have been having same problem with the same code. Went off for now but I’ve seen online a lot saying it had check engine light come on again!
ENGINE Dec 27, 2023
Incident date: Nov 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated, and there were fumes from the exhaust entering the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 21, 2023
Incident date: Oct 3, 2023
Panoramic Roof exploded without any outside influences causing this...many on your radar...dangerous...not sure why the NHTSA has not ordered a recall...there have been thousands of these same issues across many manufacturers. Almost caused a crash due to the startle effect of the explosion. MBZ d... Read more
ENGINE Oct 30, 2023
Incident date: Oct 13, 2023
Crankcase Vent Value defect
ENGINE Oct 23, 2023
Incident date: Oct 9, 2023
Positive crankcase ventilation regulator valve preformence I know alot people have same problem
POWER TRAIN Oct 18, 2023
Incident date: Oct 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The message "Take Vehicle to Your Dealer" was displayed. The contact noticed that the gear shift indicator light wa... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 13, 2023
Incident date: Oct 12, 2023
Car randomly shifts to neutral, displays message : "reverse not available" or "transmission malfunction". Car rapidly slows down causing cars behind to make avoidance maneuvers. Scanned fault codes: P079200 (transmission rpm sensor 1 malfunction) P274600 (transmission rpm sensor 2 malfunction)

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MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 across all model years (2015–2026).

1,219 Total Recalls
416 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
27 Reported Crashes
4 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 — Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
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2023 0 9 View
2022 4 5 View
2021 240 23 View
2020 237 14 View
2019 256 46 View
2018 228 62 View
2017 225 41 View
2016 11 70 View
2015 (current) 12 137
2014 0 1 View

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