Model year
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name GLA-Class for 2026. Under the matched name GLA 250, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 2 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for GLA 250 are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE (1), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 25–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,850–$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 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLA 250 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls for GLA 250
26V134000 · Mar 6, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.
Complaints for GLA 250
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLA35 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| GLA250 · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 26 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| GLA250 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
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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 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.