2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:01:47.049Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
29

Too few to rank

Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2014: 1 complaint 2014 2015: 94 complaints 2016: 49 complaints 2016 2017: 30 complaints 2018: 50 complaints 2019: 29 complaints 2019 29 2020: 11 complaints 2021: 17 complaints 2022: 4 complaints 2022 2023: 8 complaints 2024: 2 complaints 2024 2025: 3 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026
2014: 1 complaint 2014 2015: 94 complaints 2015 2016: 49 complaints 2016 2017: 30 complaints 2017 2018: 50 complaints 2018 2019: 29 complaints 2019 29 2020: 11 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints 2021 2022: 4 complaints 2022 2023: 8 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2024 2025: 3 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint 2026
2014: 1 complaint 2014 2015: 94 complaints 2015 2016: 49 complaints 2016 2017: 30 complaints 2017 2018: 50 complaints 2018 2019: 29 complaints 2019 29 2020: 11 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints 2021 2022: 4 complaints 2022 2023: 8 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2024 2025: 3 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint 2026

2019: 29 complaints

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YearComplaints
20141
201594
201649
201730
201850
201929
202011
202117
20224
20238
20242
20253
20261

Known problem areas

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

12 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing differential unit and floor shift.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact was leasing the 2019 mercedes benz GLA250. The contact stated that while stopped she attempted to shift to park however, the vehicle shifted into reverse as she crashed into an unknown object.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-10

Also filed under Air bags and service brakes

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 25 MPH, the transmission inadvertently shifted into neutral(N). The Reverse Inoperative message was displayed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-17

Steering

4 of 29 total reports mention: steering.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the vehicle independently turned off. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-09

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Air bags

4 of 29 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 29 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

Engine

3 of 29 total reports mention: engine.

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2019-04-06Seats19V132000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA-250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. An incorrect rear seat back covering carpet could have been installed on the split-rear seat back.

    Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear seat back covering carpet on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2019.

  2. R
    2019-04-12Air bags, visibility18V912000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. The sunroof bonding may allow water to leak into the vehicle.

    Remedy: Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the panorama sliding sunroof and the electrical contacts of the window air bag on the affected vehicles, replacing the components as necessary, free of charge.

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    2019-09-13Seat belts19V585000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. The left anchor plate of the rear middle seatbelt may be loose.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left anchor plate of the rear middle seatbelt, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2019.

  4. R
    2020-12-11Electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), engine, forward collision avoidance, steering20V672000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLA250 vehicles.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fusebox mounting and correct it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2021-03-12Communication, electrical system21V058000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2021-03-19Power train21V033000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLA 250 vehicles. The power supply for the automatic transmission control unit might be interrupted while driving, possibly causing the transmission to shift into neutral.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission control unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020038.

  7. R
    2021-03-31Communication21V072000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350,...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021.

  8. R
    2021-09-03Structure21V197000 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...

    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.

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    2022-04-22Fuel system, gasoline21V961000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.

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    2022-07-08Communication, electrical system22V365000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

    Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022.

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    2024-03-22Structure23V854000 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.

    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.

Buy-smart checklist

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V132000 · Seats
  • Recall 18V912000 · Air bags, visibility
  • Recall 19V585000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 20V672000 · Electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), engine, forward collision avoidance, steering
  • Recall 21V058000 · Communication, electrical system
  • Recall 21V033000 · Power train
  • Recall 21V072000 · Communication
  • Recall 21V197000 · Structure
  • Recall 21V961000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 22V365000 · Communication, electrical system
  • Recall 23V854000 · Structure

FAQ

Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.