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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-511 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 85%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2024 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.

85%repaired · 2026 Q3

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 25V-511 · Aug 8, 2025 · 136 vehicles · 116 repaired

Risk. Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2024 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The engine light comes on constantly. The 1st incident happened 05/2024. I have reported this to the dealership and was told it was ok to drive. Then it kept happening, on 11/05/24 I took the vehicle in for repair. It was returned 11/08/24 and ilthe engine light turned on again. I was told to take…
Complaint 11630121 · Dec 11, 2024

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