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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 11 model years, NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 324 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class by model year
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mercedes-Benz models.
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class: questions owners ask
Which Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model years with the most are the 2015 (101), 2016 (53) and 2018 (52). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2022 (5), 2023 (8) and 2020 (11), out of 9 model years from 2015 to 2023. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 4 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model years, 5 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2019 (2), 2022 (1) and 2025 (1). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class years have the most check engine light complaints?
35 owner complaints across 6 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2015 (11), 2018 (7) and 2016 (6) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class years have the most sunroof complaints?
21 owner complaints across 4 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model years describe the sunroof or panoramic roof shattering, exploding or failing. The most were filed for the 2015 (9), 2018 (5) and 2017 (4) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class years have the most stalling complaints?
20 owner complaints across 4 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2015 (7), 2016 (5) and 2018 (4) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class years have the most fuel smell or fuel leak complaints?
11 owner complaints across 3 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model years describe a fuel or gasoline smell, or a fuel leak. The most were filed for the 2015 (4), 2018 (4) and 2019 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class's first-time failure rate ranged from 5.5% for cars first registered in 2021 to 18.6% for 2015, across 8 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, brakes, visibility (windscreen, wipers, mirrors). Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.