2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GLA 250 years
- Not enough data 10th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. That ranks 10th out of 13 GLA 250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 18,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 67% | 18,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 18,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recalls (1)
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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.
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.
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while his wife was stopped at a traffic light and attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle shut off unexpectedly, and the gear shifter ceased. A dealer was contacted. The…
I pulled into a parking space, cars on each side of me and car in front of me had pulled through the space to park. As I eased into the space, foot on brake, the car violently shook and surged forward, smashing into the rear of the car in front of me. The car continued to shake then moved to the…
The back up camera makes a loud very distinct noise and attempts to cut on when not necessary. Pops up on screen going forward in addition to backwards like it is supposed to do. comes on when braking, turning, going over bumps, all reasons when not necessary and it is very distracting to the…
Other Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 years
← 2024 GLA 250 · 2026 GLA 250 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 GLA 250 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 GLA 250 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 GLA 250 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 GLA 250 | 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 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.