Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component11
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Structure | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Communication | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Safety recalls11
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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| May 20, 202222V365000 | Electrical system: softwareA disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders… Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 22V365000
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| Dec 13, 202121V961000 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel railA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V961000
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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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| Feb 12, 202121V072000 | CommunicationA disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V072000
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| Feb 5, 202121V058000 | Electrical system: softwareFailure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 21V058000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Gla 250, Amg Gla45, Gla250. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component30
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 13 | 43 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 20 |
| Steering | 4 | 13 |
| Air bags | 4 | 13 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 10 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 10 |
| Engine | 3 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 10 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 7 |
| Structure | 2 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 3 |
| Wheels | 1 | 3 |
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, merged from NHTSA model names AMG GLA45, GLA-Class.
Latest reports
- 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.”
- Steering
“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.”
- 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.”
Other Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model years
- 20231 recall8 complaints
- 20222 recalls5 complaints
- 20219 recalls23 complaints
- 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
- 2019 C-Class18 recalls78 complaints
- 2019 E-Class22 recalls59 complaints
- 2019 Sprinter51 recalls115 complaints
- 2019 GLE-Class6 recalls34 complaints
- 2019 GLC-Class14 recalls69 complaints
- 2019 S-Class13 recalls17 complaints
- 2019 CLA-Class6 recalls23 complaints
- 2019 Metris12 recalls9 complaints
- 2019 CLS-Class14 recalls20 complaints
- 2019 GLS-Class3 recalls28 complaints
- 2019 AMG GT13 recalls6 complaints
- 2019 G-Class13 recalls6 complaints
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recalls for?
The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), fuel system, gasoline (1), communication (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 30 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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