CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (3 reports).
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC recalls
Driver's Door Lock Can Corrode, Risking Rollaway
The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect that the door is open.
Most common 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
On 7/17/26, while driving at highway speed, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power and shut off. I safely pulled over. It would not restart; a red battery warning displayed. Towed to Mercedes-Benz of Wilkes-Barre, RO #8388432. Dealer found battery severely discharged, replaced it, then found engine would not turn by hand. Diagnosis: internal engine damage/seized; recommended full engine replacement, est. $20,128, on a 2021 GLA 250 with 82,137 miles. MBUSA TSB MC-10241534-0001 (8/4/2023) extends the emission warranty on the exhaust valve assembly (cylinder head, exhaust valves, valve seat rings/guides) on the M260 2.0L turbo engine from 4yr/50k mi to 15yr/150k mi, cove
I recently purchased my vehicle with under 30k miles in July of 2026. Not long after my purchase my car began roughly idling with a blinking check engine light, and soon after the engine began misfiring. This also cause loss of power when attempting to accelerate creating dangerous conditions in high traffic/fast paced areas. After lots of research I found several reports of owners with cylinder failures. The dealership only responded to fixing the issue after calling them out directly on the issue.
Component/System: Engine cooling and lubrication system. Coolant was found mixing with engine oil (milky oil), indicating internal engine failure (I was informed it could be oil cooler/housing, thermostat, head gasket, or related components). Vehicle is currently at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership and available for inspection. The front left inner lining of my front break pad also "failed" inspection and the other 3 front break pads say "caution" and I never received a notification or warning about my breaks. Safety Risk: Coolant contamination of engine oil can cause sudden engine failure or loss of power without warning, creating a serious safety risk while driving, especially at hig
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC questions
Does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC: Driver's Door Lock Can Corrode, Risking Rollaway. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (3), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC has been fixed?
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