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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Communication | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 15, 202323V854000 | Structure: body roof and pillarsA detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V854000
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| Mar 19, 202121V197000 | Structure: body roof and pillarsThe adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V197000
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| Nov 1, 201919V787000 | CommunicationAn inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 19V787000
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| Oct 6, 201717V627000 | Air bags: frontalIf the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V627000
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| Oct 16, 201515V662000 | Engine and engine cooling: engineEngine damage may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V662000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg Gla45, Gla 250, Gla250. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component101
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 31 |
| Unknown or other | 19 | 19 |
| Power train | 15 | 15 |
| Structure | 13 | 13 |
| Air bags | 13 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 12 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 5 |
| Visibility | 5 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 3 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“During an inspection, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership discovered severe corrosion and perforation, including holes, in the rear subframe of my 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA.”
- Unknown or other
“On the morning of April 28, 2026, at approximately 7:30 AM, I discovered that the front panel of the panoramic sunroof on my 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG had spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was parked at my…”
- Air bags
“I came out from work. Got in my car and started it and went to make a three-point turn to go the opposite direction on a quiet back street in the airbag deployed halfway through and blew up in my face, causing my hands…”
Other Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model years
- 201911 recalls30 complaints
- 201812 recalls51 complaints
- 20179 recalls35 complaints
- 20164 recalls52 complaints
- 20155 recalls101 complaints
All years: 2025 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015
Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2015 C-Class14 recalls451 complaints
- 2015 E-Class10 recalls57 complaints
- 2015 Sprinter12 recalls30 complaints
- 2015 S-Class9 recalls51 complaints
- 2015 CLA-Class7 recalls64 complaints
- 2015 Metris3 recalls1 complaint
- 2015 CLS-Class4 recalls9 complaints
- 2015 GLK-Class6 recalls133 complaints
- 2015 G-Class2 recalls3 complaints
- 2015 M-Class7 recalls66 complaints
- 2015 GL-Class3 recalls35 complaints
- 2015 SL-Class3 recalls4 complaints
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. The most recent, 23V854000 (reported December 15, 2023), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recalls for?
The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: communication (1), air bags (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 31 complaints out of 101 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
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