2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 94 |
| 2016 | 49 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 50 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 3 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
I pulled into a parking space, cars on each side of me and car in front of me had pulled through the space to park.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-06
Also filed under Service brakes and electrical system
Service brakes
2 of 3 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Date not on fileLatches/locks/linkages26V481000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V481000 · Latches/locks/linkages
FAQ
- Is the 2025 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 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.