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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 2023 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.

  1. Lock (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 26V481000 Reported 310,667 vehicles potentially affected Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different…

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 5 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“I request that NHTSA investigate whether 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 vehicles and other H247 vehicles are susceptible to foreign-material intrusion into the HVAC blower system and whether the existing”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 18, 2026 · Unknown or other

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 15, 2026 · Engine

Compare Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA 25001
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250594
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250449
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250930
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2501249
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2501129
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250510
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250918
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 25024
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 25018
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 25022
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 25013
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 25012

Checking a specific 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

How do I know if my 2023 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 26V481000).

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.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

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.