Model year
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name GLA-Class for 2023. Under the matched names AMG GLA35, AMG GLA45, GLA 250, and GLA 250 4MATIC, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 8 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for GLA 250 are ENGINE (3), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2), SEAT BELTS (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 22–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$3,750, 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 2023. 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 GLA35 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AMG GLA45 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| GLA 250 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| GLA 250 4MATIC | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for GLA 250
26V481000 · Jul 24, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
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…
Complaints for GLA 250
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 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 · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| GLA250 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| AMG GLA45 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| AMG GLA35 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.