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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATICProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other GLA 250 4MATIC year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GLA 250 4MATIC median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLA 250 4MATIC owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On 7/17/26, while driving at highway speed, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power and shut off. I safely pulled over. It would not restart; a red battery warning displayed. Towed to Mercedes-Benz of Wilkes-Barre, RO #8388432. Dealer found battery severely discharged,…
I recently purchased my vehicle with under 30k miles in July of 2026. Not long after my purchase my car began roughly idling with a blinking check engine light, and soon after the engine began misfiring. This also cause loss of power when attempting to accelerate creating dangerous conditions in…
Component/System: Engine cooling and lubrication system. Coolant was found mixing with engine oil (milky oil), indicating internal engine failure (I was informed it could be oil cooler/housing, thermostat, head gasket, or related components). Vehicle is currently at an authorized Mercedes-Benz…
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