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2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250

1 recalls, 4 complaints

26V134000 Mar 6, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.
Consequence
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 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 begin... Read more
10 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ENGINE1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Sep 4, 2026
I am writing to formally submit an urgent safety escalation and Lemon Law notice regarding my 2026 GLA 250, purchased brand new on February 26, 2026, as a replacement vehicle following the severe operational disruptions associated with the EQB 300 recall. As a parent of a family member with a disabi... Read more
ENGINE Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Sep 4, 2026
I am writing to formally submit an urgent safety escalation and Lemon Law notice regarding my 2026 GLA 250, purchased brand new on February 26, 2026, as a replacement vehicle following the severe operational disruptions associated with the EQB 300 recall. As a parent of a family member with a disabi... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Sep 4, 2026
I am writing to formally submit an urgent safety escalation and Lemon Law notice regarding my 2026 GLA 250, purchased brand new on February 26, 2026, as a replacement vehicle following the severe operational disruptions associated with the EQB 300 recall. As a parent of a family member with a disabi... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Sep 1, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and groceries were being placed inside the trunk, the hatch unexpectedly closed. The hatch struck the contact on the head and failed to raise up. The contact moved out of the way before the hatch compl... 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
445 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
30 Reported Crashes
6 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
2026 (current) 1 4
2025 1 6 View
2024 2 2 View
2023 1 15 View
2022 2 5 View
2021 9 28 View
2020 5 16 View
2019 11 46 View
2018 12 69 View
2017 9 42 View
2016 4 72 View
2015 5 139 View
2014 0 1 View

Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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GLE 350 1,116 311 View
C 300 1,074 360 View
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AMG C43 944 74 View
CLA 250 923 130 View
AMG GLC43 920 42 View
AMG GLE63 903 11 View