CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (17 reports).
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recalls
Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk
The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard
The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a previous repair.
Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location
A software fault in the emergency call system (eCall) can cause the date and time recorded for the system to differ from the actual date and time.
Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk
The driver's front airbag may deploy without warning because the steering components may not be properly grounded.
Most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 problems
Problem areas named in the 51 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-250. The contact stated that on several occasions while stopped at a traffic light or a stop sign, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral(N) with the neutral(N) indicator light illuminated. The driver turned off and restarted the vehicle and shifted back into drive(D). The vehicle was scheduled for inspection.
The parking brake comes on while driving , the screen goes off and on while driving it makes it impossible to give signal because it's inoperable.
My 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 (VIN: [XXX]) has a check engine light for code P052E, which points to a broken crankcase ventilation valve. My car has only 59,000 miles on it, but this same exact part already broke once before and was replaced under the original warranty. Now, the replacement part has failed too. This proves the part is defective and keeps breaking. Mercedes-Benz already knows this part is defective. They gave a free 15-year or 150,000-mile extended warranty to fix this exact issue for free on the C-Class and other longitudinal M274 engine platforms. However, they are actively denying coverage for my CLA 250's M270 engine variant, despite the two vehicles sharing nearly identi
Panoramic sunroof fails to open/ close evenly due to plastic track failure. One side binds while the other moves, causing glass to tilt and jam. Risk of glass shattering, sudden detachment, distraction while driving, and water intrusion affecting airbags/electronics.
My car totaled by another car and my air bags did not deploy.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 questions
Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk; Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard; Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?
Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (17), Engine (15), Air Bags (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.