repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-854 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has problems
51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Engine
8Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel/propulsion system
6Electrical system
5Power train
3Visibility
3Service brakes
2Forward collision avoidance
2Steering
76 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 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.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
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
2016 vs. every other GLA 250 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 median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What GLA 250 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am reporting a P052E fault code related to the crankcase ventilation system on my Mercedes-Benz GLA. This is a known and widespread defect on multiple Mercedes-Benz models and is commonly covered under service bulletins and extended warranties up to 150,000 miles. My vehicle has 92,000 miles.…
Engine runs fine while driving and then cuts off while coming to a stop. This happened three (3) times last week since 7/23/24. Each time it happened I was stopping at a traffic light! After the failure a warning lamp flashed something about, Do Not Change Gears. Will make appointment to have it…
Fault code P052E71 crankcase ventilation has a malfunction. The actuator is blocked. This seems to be a common issue with 4 cylinder turbo engines. Dealer charged $2500 to replace, and even after replacements system fails again within 1-2 years.
Own a 2016 GLA 250?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.