Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 21V-033 · 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 21V-033 covers 4 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on January 29, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

100%
Vehicles repaired4 of 4 · 2022 Q4
Vehicles affected41 model
ReportedJan 29, 2021Owners notified Mar 19, 2021
Complaints since11Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLA 250 vehicles. The power supply for the automatic transmission control unit might be interrupted while driving, possibly causing the transmission to shift into neutral.

The risk

If the transmission shifts into neutral while driving, there would be loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission control unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020038.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

100%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2021 Q12022 Q4
1 model

Vehicles in this recall