2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2024 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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Lock (latches/locks/linkages)
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…
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 AMG GLA 35 4MATIC, GLA 250 4MATIC, and GLA 250 vehicles. The front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 11, 2024 · Electrical system
“Car has been sent to dealership service center multiple times since we bought it in June 2024 for a sound created by rear camera. Dealership acknowledged sound made by camera. Last thing shop did was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 29, 2024 · 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 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
How do I know if my 2024 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2024 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 25V511000).
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.