NHTSA Recall 18V912000: Air bags: side/window and sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V912000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2019030006 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW; VISIBILITY › SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | December 19, 2018 |
| Owner notification | April 12, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GLA250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles. The sunroof bonding may allow water to leak into the vehicle.
Safety risk
Water leaking into the vehicle from around the sunroof may affect the electrical contacts of the window air bag, potentially causing the window air bag to not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the panorama sliding sunroof and the electrical contacts of the window air bag on the affected vehicles, replacing the components as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030006.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V912000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.