2025 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250
1 recalls, 6 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
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
ENGINE
Mar 26, 2026
Incident date: Mar 26, 2026
I am experiencing intermittent loss of motive power. Without warning at highway speeds I get a flashing check engine light immediately before the loss of motive power occurs. Motive power can be restored by turning the ignition off and back on. However, this action also clears the check engine lig... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 26, 2026
Incident date: Mar 26, 2026
I am experiencing intermittent loss of motive power. Without warning at highway speeds I get a flashing check engine light immediately before the loss of motive power occurs. Motive power can be restored by turning the ignition off and back on. However, this action also clears the check engine lig... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 6, 2026
Incident date: Mar 1, 2026
I pulled into a parking space, cars on each side of me and car in front of me had pulled through the space to park. As I eased into the space, foot on brake, the car violently shook and surged forward, smashing into the rear of the car in front of me. The car continued to shake then moved to the lef... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 6, 2026
Incident date: Mar 1, 2026
The weld that holds the clutch pedal broke causing the clutch pedal to not engage properly. Driving in traffic during a down shift stop almost caused an accident. Which led to not being able to shift gears which left the car unable to drive and left the stranded on the side of the road. The weld t... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 6, 2026
Incident date: Mar 1, 2026
This has happened three times with the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ truck. Each time, the failure was following a remote start in my driveway. It has occurred at the approximately 40K, 80K, and now at 128K mile mark. First two repairs were covered under the warranty and extended warranty, ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Jan 17, 2025
On 3 separate occasions, while idling, the engine will sputter as if it’s about to cut off. The RPM will rise and fall and the engine will rev up and down and finally it will quiet down. Once the light is green, It is able to drive as normal. At the next light the same thing happens and the engine... Read more
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 across all model years (2015, 2026).
62
Total Recalls
433
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
33
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 - Year by Year
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