2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

11 safety recalls on file

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (12 reports).

11Recalls
29Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your GLA 250?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recalls

Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk

Recall 23V854Dec 15, 20232,976 vehicles affected

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.

Emergency call system may fail to connect in a crash

Recall 22V365May 20, 2022242,722 vehicles affected

A software error in the communication module's SIM card can cause a mobile network connection failure.

Fuel leak could cause engine fire

Recall 21V961Dec 13, 2021139 vehicles affected

Particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and the fuel injectors during manufacturing, which can cause fuel to leak from the fuel system.

Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard

Recall 21V197Mar 19, 202115,096 vehicles affected

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 be disabled, delaying crash help

Recall 21V072Feb 12, 202167 vehicles affected

Some 2017 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz vehicles may have had their communication module inadvertently deactivated during a service visit.

Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location

Recall 21V058Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehicles affected

Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a software problem in the communication module that runs the automatic crash notification (eCall) system.

Transmission May Shift Into Neutral While Driving

Recall 21V033Jan 29, 20214 vehicles affected

On certain 2019 vehicles, the power supply to the automatic transmission control unit can be interrupted while driving.

Loose Fusebox Can Cut Engine, Steering and Braking Aid

Recall 20V672Oct 30, 202047 vehicles affected

The engine compartment fusebox in these vehicles may come loose over time.

Rear middle seatbelt anchor may be loose, raising injury risk

Recall 19V585Aug 12, 20193,435 vehicles affected

The left anchor plate of the rear middle seatbelt may be loose.

Center seat child tether anchor may be covered

Recall 19V132Feb 26, 20198 vehicles affected

Some rear seat backs may have been fitted with the wrong carpet covering, which can hide the top tether anchorage point for a child seat in the center rear position.

Water Leak Could Stop Side Window Airbag Deploying

Recall 18V912Dec 19, 201813 vehicles affected

Certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 vehicles may have sunroof bonding that allows water to leak into the cabin.

Most common 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 problems

Problem areas named in the 29 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train12
Unknown Or Other6
Air Bags4
Steering4
Engine3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Service Brakes2
Structure2
Electrical System2

What owners report

2026-09-23, Unknown Or Other
My car had 78,530 miles on it when the rear differential binding causes shuddering/thumping during turns, which risks sudden wheel lockup or loss of control on sharp turns or low-traction surfaces. Please Note that Mercedes-Benz acknowledged this issue in TSB LI35.31-P-072105 but has not issued a safety recall. Dealer Diagnostic & Repair: Dealership confirmed a total component failure of the rear differential. The entire rear axle differential assembly (Part #A1763503100) and related hardware had to be removed and replaced. Total cost for rear axle replacement alone was $7,541.30.
2026-01-13, Air Bags
The emergency braking system keeps coming on every time I go to drive, my car automatically shifts into neutral gear when driving and I have an error message saying that I can’t reverse. My seat will Not go further back and I have an air bag issue light
2026-01-02, Power Train
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission inadvertently shifted to neutral(N), causing a loss of drive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message "See Dealer" was displayed. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V033000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.
2025-12-29, Power Train
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, several unknown warnings illuminated on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond while the engine revved. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. Upon restarting the vehicle, no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the destination without further incidents. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing the failure intermittently. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the spark p
2025-12-08, Power Train
I was driving my vehicle and it shifted into neutral and would not go back into gear until I pulled over to side of the road, turned it off and back on. A check engine light came on when I restarted the vehicle and I took the vehicle to the dealership for diagnosis. They told me they couldn't find an issue and reset the check engine light. A week later, I was driving on the freeway and it shifted into neutral again at 70 miles an hour. Luckily, I was in the right hand lane and was able to coast to the side. At that point I started looking online to see if others had this issue and came across this: Campaign No. : 2021020038 NHTSA ID: 21V033 Campaign Desc. : Replace Transmission Control U

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 questions

Does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk; Emergency call system may fail to connect in a crash; Fuel leak could cause engine fire; Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard; Emergency call system may be disabled, delaying crash help. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (12), Unknown Or Other (6), Air Bags (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.

Other Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 years

Other 2019 Mercedes-Benz models