Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Communication | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls4
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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Merged from NHTSA model names: Gla 250, Amg Gla45. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component52
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 17 | 33 |
| Engine | 15 | 29 |
| Air bags | 8 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 10 |
| Power train | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 6 |
| Visibility | 3 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 6 |
| Steering | 2 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 2 |
2 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
- Unknown or other
“My 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 (VIN: [XXX]) has a check engine light for code P052E, which points to a broken crankcase ventilation valve.”
- Unknown or other
“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.”
- Air bags
“My car totaled by another car and my air bags did not deploy.”
Other Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model years
- 20205 recalls10 complaints
- 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
- 2016 C-Class14 recalls320 complaints
- 2016 E-Class9 recalls89 complaints
- 2016 Sprinter16 recalls92 complaints
- 2016 GLE-Class18 recalls107 complaints
- 2016 GLC-Class12 recalls136 complaints
- 2016 S-Class7 recalls29 complaints
- 2016 CLA-Class9 recalls67 complaints
- 2016 Metris13 recalls127 complaints
- 2016 AMG GT5 recalls10 complaints
- 2016 G-Class4 recalls3 complaints
- 2016 GL-Class7 recalls20 complaints
- 2016 SLK-Class5 recalls2 complaints
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recalls for?
The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: communication (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 52 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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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