2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, and owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Roof and pillars (structure)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may…
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Roof and pillars (structure)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018…
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification…
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Communication
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit:…
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The…
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Air bags: frontal
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 37,833 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 (VIN: [XXX]) has a check engine light for code P052E, which points to a broken crankcase ventilation valve. My car has only 59,000 miles on it, but this same exact part a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2026 · Unknown or other
“Panoramic sunroof fails to open/ close evenly due to plastic track failure. One side binds while the other moves, causing glass to tilt and jam. Risk of glass shattering, sudden detachment, distractio”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 18, 2026 · Unknown or other
Compare Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 5 | 94 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 4 | 49 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 9 | 30 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 12 | 49 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 11 | 29 |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 5 | 10 |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 9 | 18 |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 1 | 8 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
How do I know if my 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V627000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.