2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
0 recalls · 19 complaints · Safety Score A
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 | Engine | I recently purchased my vehicle with under 30k miles in July of 2026. Not long after my purchase my car began roughly id... | No | No |
| 02/05/2026 | Service Brakes,engine | Component/System: Engine cooling and lubrication system. Coolant was found mixing with engine oil (milky oil), indicatin... | No | No |
| 01/26/2026 | Unknown or Other,fuel/Propulsion System | The Gas Door did not open in order to pump gasoline. There is no mechanical device for the driver, passenger, owner of t... | No | No |
| 08/02/2025 | Vehicle Speed Control,engine,fuel/Propulsion System | When coming to a full stop at a red light (or any need to idle at a stop), the car frequently begins to hesitate as if i... | No | No |
| 05/16/2025 | Unknown or Other,engine | I am reporting a potential safety and mechanical defect involving the cylinder head in the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. Many o... | No | No |
| 12/23/2024 | Structure | Twice now, my husband is putting groceries in the back of the vehicle and the top closes on him and this last time, hit ... | No | No |
| 04/29/2024 | Unknown or Other | My vehicle has two separate tire inflation placards. There is a placard inside the drivers door recommending 43 PSI (co... | No | No |
| 10/02/2023 | Engine | Engine misfired in operation requiring an emergency stop while on a mountain road. Severe check engine light turned on (... | No | No |
| 09/27/2023 | Electrical System | The entire circuit board was short circuited immobilizing the car in the middle of the highway. It was determined that t... | No | No |
| 09/12/2023 | Engine,fuel/Propulsion System | I purchased this car approx 3 months after real issues began. My car would have issues idling where it would sometimes t... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has 0 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 19.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has a Safety Score of 83/100 (Grade A). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class received a Safety Score of A. This vehicle has a better-than-average safety record. There are 1 crash reports on file.
Contact your nearest Mercedes-Benz dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).
Source: NHTSA vehicle recall database, 2026.