The Lemon IndexMercedes-Benz GLA recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2015–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 12
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jul 2026 · model year 2021 New: most likely still open
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information.
310,667 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V481000
- Body structure · recall issued Dec 2023 · model years 2015–2019
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.
2,976 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V854000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2022 · model years 2017–2021
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
242,722 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V365000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Apr 2022 · model year 2021
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
126,443 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V232000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2021 · model years 2019–2020
During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
139 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V961000
- Back over prevention · recall issued May 2021 · model year 2021
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
343,191 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V354000
- Steering · recall issued Apr 2021 · model year 2017
The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
4,992 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V229000
- Body structure · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2015–2020
The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunro.
15,096 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V197000
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- Communication · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2017–2021
On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles.
67 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V072000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2017–2021
Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.
1,292,258 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V058000
- Communication · recall issued Nov 2019 · model years 2015–2016
For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf.
24,226 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V787000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2017 · model years 2015–2018
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
495,290 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V627000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your GLA?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz GLA have?
12 recall campaigns across model years 2015–2021, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 38.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLA year has the most recalls?
The 2017, with 7 campaigns. 2021: 6, 2019: 6, 2018: 6.
What are most Mercedes-Benz GLA recalls about?
Back over prevention: 2 of the 12 campaigns. Then body structure (2) and communication (2).
What is the newest Mercedes-Benz GLA recall?
Latches/locks/linkages, filed Jul 2026 (NHTSA 26V481000): Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information.
What is the biggest Mercedes-Benz GLA recall?
NHTSA 21V058000 (electrical, Feb 2021) covers 1,292,258 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.
How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz GLA has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Mercedes-Benz GLA: problems and best years · All Mercedes-Benz recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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