repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, most often about the power train. It is covered by 11 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 September 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Power train1 crash/fire/injury
4Steering1 crash/fire/injury
4Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
3Fuel system, gasoline
2Electrical system
2Structure
2Forward collision avoidance
2Service brakes
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 12 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2019 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 · 2026 Q2
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency…
repaired · 2024 Q1
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
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…
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repaired · 2023 Q3
Communication
Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying…
repaired · 2023 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
Risk. Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the transmission shifts into neutral while driving, there would be loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. A loss of engine operation, power steering assist, ESP system, or Active Brake Assist can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. The seatbelt for a passenger seated in the rear middle seating position might not be properly secured, which could increase the risk of an injury in the event…
repaired · 2020 Q3
Seats
Risk. If the upper anchorage point is covered, the child seat will not be able to be secured as intended in the center position of the rear seat, increasing the risk…
repaired · 2020 Q3
Air bags: side/window
Risk. Water leaking into the vehicle from around the sunroof may affect the electrical contacts of the window air bag, potentially causing the window air bag to not…
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
2019 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLA 250 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission inadvertently shifted to neutral(N), causing a loss of drive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message "See Dealer" was displayed. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, several unknown warnings illuminated on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond while the engine revved. The…
I was driving my vehicle and it shifted into neutral and would not go back into gear until I pulled over to side of the road, turned it off and back on. A check engine light came on when I restarted the vehicle and I took the vehicle to the dealership for diagnosis. They told me they couldn't find…
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