Model year
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name GLA-Class for 2016. Under the matched names AMG GLA45 and GLA 250, NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 53 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for GLA 250 are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (17), ENGINE (15), AIR BAGS (8). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 25–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$3,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2015 101 complaints
- 2016 53 complaints
- 2017 35 complaints
- 2018 52 complaints
- 2019 30 complaints
- 2020 11 complaints
- 2021 23 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 8 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 4 complaints
- 2026 2 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2016. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLA45 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| GLA 250 | 4 | 50 | 2 |
Recalls for GLA 250
23V854000 · Dec 15, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been…
21V197000 · Mar 19, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43…
19V787000 · Nov 1, 2019
COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list…
17V627000 · Oct 6, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe,…
Complaints for GLA 250
50 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for GLA 250
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21001 | Front Roof Panel Detachment · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | Jan 8, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLA250 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · FFV | 24 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| GLA250 · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| GLA250 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| AMG GLA45 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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