2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recalls and problems

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

Pictured: a 2025 model; the 2024 may differ in details. Photo: 2025 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2024 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 13 GLA 250 model years — 11th most.

2recalls

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Latches/locks/linkages

Jul 24, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V481000 · 310,667 vehicles

Problem: 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 electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.

Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

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 phases based on model and model years. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.

Exterior Lighting

Aug 8, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V511000 · 136 vehicles

Problem: 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, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 recall is 2025090005.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1

Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2024 vs. other Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, the latest from Jul 24, 2026 (latches/locks/linkages). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), unknown or other (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.