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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine
2Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes
1Suspension
1Power train
1Electrical system
1Forward collision avoidance
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 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.
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
2023 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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In owners' words
What GLA 250 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am reporting a severe drivability and engine failure issue with my vehicle. The vehicle has been exclusively maintained by authorized Mercedes-Benz service centers. Immediately following a scheduled 60,000-mile (Schedule B/C) maintenance, the Check Engine Light began cycling on and off. The…
On 2 separate occasions (August 2025 & February 2026), the car has had a "transmission malfunction" light come on while driving on the highway around 65-70 mph. The light comes on and immediately loses ability to accelerate. Both times the car was towed to Greensboro Mercedes. The first time they…
In reference to Safety Recall N252494000 L87 Engine Loss of Propulsion... vehicle passed the recall test. But 2500 miles after the test the engine failed. Per dealership, awaiting new engine.
Own a 2023 GLA 250?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.