2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:02:47.280Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2023 highlighted. 2014: 1 complaints 2014 2015: 93 complaints 2016: 48 complaints 2016 2017: 28 complaints 2018: 47 complaints 2018 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 8 complaints 2020 2021: 16 complaints 2022: 4 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2024 2025: 3 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2023: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
20141
201593
201648
201728
201847
201928
20208
202116
20224
20236
20242
20253
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 6 total reports mention: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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Incident on [XXX] 1450 GLA 250 approx 6 months old ?

NHTSA ODI report, 20240906

The rear drivers side seat belt receiver would not allow the belt buckle to insert leaving the rear passenger without seatbelt protection.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230830

ENGINE

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine.

SUSPENSION

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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[XXX] we were driving to San Francisco. Traffic was very light because of the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday. We were about 1000 feet from the toll plaza, driving at 50-55 MPH. There was a car behind us about six car lengths back.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251207

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2023 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.