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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 9
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 23
Latest campaign: Jul 24, 2026

Recall summary by component9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	Nov 1, 2023	23V732000 22V125000
Electrical system	2	May 20, 2022	22V365000 21V058000
Back over prevention	2	Apr 8, 2022	22V232000 21V354000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Jul 24, 2026	26V481000
Air bags	1	Feb 22, 2021	21V102000
Communication	1	Feb 12, 2021	21V072000

Safety recalls9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

3Fixable over the air

Jul 24, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 24, 202626V481000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors lock A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V481000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway. Risk A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026. Filed under Amg Gla35, Amg Gla45, Gla 250, Gla 250 4matic Campaign NHTSA 26V481000 · Jul 24, 2026
Nov 1, 202323V732000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V732000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. In addition, information for using this inspection gauge might not be included in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." Risk Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will install an inspection gauge and provide supplemental owner's manual information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Filed under Gla250 Campaign NHTSA 23V732000 · Nov 1, 2023
May 20, 202222V365000	Electrical system: software A 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 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system. Risk A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury. Remedy The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006. Filed under Amg Gla35, Amg Gla45, Gla 250 Campaign NHTSA 22V365000 · May 20, 2022
Apr 8, 202222V232000	Back over prevention: display function An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V232000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007. Filed under Amg Gla35, Amg Gla45, Gla 250 Campaign NHTSA 22V232000 · Apr 8, 2022
Mar 4, 202222V125000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V125000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG CLA 35 and 2021 GLA 250 vehicles. The rear brake caliper housing fasteners may be loose, which can reduce brake performance or cause rear brake components to detach from the vehicle. Risk Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, detached brake components can create a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash for other drivers. Remedy Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners on the rear brake caliper housings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Filed under Gla250 Campaign NHTSA 22V125000 · Mar 4, 2022
May 14, 202121V354000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 21V354000 What's wrong Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050012. Filed under Amg Gla35, Amg Gla45, Gla 250 Campaign NHTSA 21V354000 · May 14, 2021

Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg Gla35, Amg Gla45, Gla 250, Gla 250 4matic, Gla250. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component23

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

23Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Engine	8	35	0	0
Unknown or other	5	22	0	0
Electrical system	4	17	0	0
Service brakes	3	13	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	3	13	0	0
Power train	2	9	0	0
Structure	2	9	0	1
Back over prevention	2	9	0	0
Tires	2	9	1	1
Latches/locks/linkages	1	4	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	4	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	4	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	4	0	0

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

Latches/locks/linkages
“The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V481000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766452
Engine
“On 7/17/26, while driving at highway speed, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power and shut off. I safely pulled over. It would not restart; a red battery warning displayed.”
Filed 09/19/2026 · ODI 11765458
Engine and engine cooling
“See attached document for complaint”
Filed 08/21/2026 · ODI 11758450

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. The most recent, 26V481000 (reported July 24, 2026), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), back over prevention (2), latches/locks/linkages (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 23 filed with NHTSA (35%). 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 2021 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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