2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GLA 250 years
- Not enough data 9th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. That ranks 9th out of 13 GLA 250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock
Problem: 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 corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 A220, GLA250, and AMG GLA35 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023100005.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2022 Mercedes Benz GLA 250 2022. in [XXX], it was pouring rain and I was driving from [XXX] to attain [XXX] to drive home. It was pouring that night and driving conditions were horrible. I was in the middle lane driving roughly 55-65 mph. about 15 minutes into my drive a light on dash came…
On four separate occasions since purchasing the vehicle brand new in October 2021, the emergency braking system has engaged while driving at a high rate of speed on the freeway. These incidents have been reported to the dealership during servicing and they have indicated no faults with the system…
I find the design of the 2022 GLA Mercedes Benz to be flawed. Just the mere filling gas into the tank can cause the Charcoal Canister to go bad; causing the malfunction light to activate; unknown to consumers. A safety flap should be required over the gas hole to prevent any overflow. Although, the…
We were told a chip from Mercedes called Hermes is ordered and we will have navigation in this vehicle, disabled US Army Combat Veteran that relies upon this technology the technology of speaking my location and the vehicle routing it. We purchased the car for this function. After many attempts to…
Other Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 years
← 2021 GLA 250 · 2023 GLA 250 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 GLA 250 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 GLA 250 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 GLA 250 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 GLA 250 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 GLA 250 | 18 | 9 |
| 2020 GLA 250 | 10 | 5 |
| 2019 GLA 250 | 29 | 11 |
| 2018 GLA 250 | 49 | 12 |
| 2017 GLA 250 | 31 | 9 |
| 2016 GLA 250 | 49 | 4 |
| 2015 GLA 250 | 94 | 5 |
| 2014 GLA 250 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?
Owners most often report engine, equipment, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GLA 250 model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.