2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2026 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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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,600 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I am writing to formally submit an urgent safety escalation and Lemon Law notice regarding my 2026 GLA 250, purchased brand new on February 26, 2026, as a replacement vehicle following the severe oper”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2026 · Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and groceries were being placed inside the trunk, the hatch unexpectedly closed. The hatch struck the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2026 · Latches/locks/linkages
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 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
How do I know if my 2026 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 2026 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 26V134000).
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.