Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has 0 recalls, 23 complaints.
0
Recalls
23
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 21, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Nu... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | ENGINE | On 7/17/26, while driving at highway speed, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost ... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | See attached document for complaint |
| Jun 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | Cowl vent grille openings allowed normal environmental debris to accumulate, plug drainage and diver... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | ENGINE | I recently purchased my vehicle with under 30k miles in July of 2026. Not long after my purchase my ... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Component/System: Engine cooling and lubrication system. Coolant was found mixing with engine oil (m... |
| Jan 18, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The Gas Door did not open in order to pump gasoline. There is no mechanical device for the driver, p... |
| Aug 2, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When coming to a full stop at a red light (or any need to idle at a stop), the car frequently begins... |
| Dec 22, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Twice now, my husband is putting groceries in the back of the vehicle and the top closes on him and ... |
| Nov 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am reporting a potential safety and mechanical defect involving the cylinder head in the Mercedes-... |
| Apr 16, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle has two separate tire inflation placards. There is a placard inside the drivers door rec... |
| Aug 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The entire circuit board was short circuited immobilizing the car in the middle of the highway. It w... |
| Jul 16, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I purchased this car approx 3 months after real issues began. My car would have issues idling where ... |
| Oct 24, 2022 | ENGINE | Engine misfired in operation requiring an emergency stop while on a mountain road. Severe check engi... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Nu... |
| Aug 15, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I consider this issue a SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE that could be LIFE-THREATENING and all Mercedes-Benz se... |
| Jun 2, 2022 | TIRES | I have a zero point dmv clean record!! Tires are dysfunctional poorly made235/55 R18 The front tire... |
| May 10, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | I was parked in a lot and turned the ignition on and selected "DRIVE" but when I started to pull awa... |
| Apr 23, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250W4. The contact stated that while parking his vehicle wh... |
| Apr 5, 2022 | TIRES | The contact called on behalf of his client who owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 equipped with Contin... |