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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 28 recall campaigns across the 2015 to 2026 GLA-Class model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
- 20261 recallNewest Mar 6, 2026: Latches/locks/linkages: latch
- 20251 recallNewest Jul 24, 2026: Latches/locks/linkages: lock
- 20242 recallsNewest Jul 24, 2026: Latches/locks/linkages: lock
- 20231 recallNewest Jul 24, 2026: Latches/locks/linkages: lock
- 20222 recallsNewest Jul 24, 2026: Latches/locks/linkages: lock
- 20219 recallsNewest Jul 24, 2026: Latches/locks/linkages: lock
- 20205 recallsNewest May 20, 2022: Electrical system: software
- 201911 recallsNewest Dec 15, 2023: Structure: roof and pillars
- 201812 recallsNewest Dec 15, 2023: Structure: roof and pillars
- 20179 recallsNewest Dec 15, 2023: Structure: roof and pillars
- 20164 recallsNewest Dec 15, 2023: Structure: roof and pillars
- 20155 recallsNewest Dec 15, 2023: Structure: roof and pillars
Trims in these campaigns
NHTSA files Mercedes-Benz recalls under trim names, not under "GLA-Class". These are the trims named in the campaigns above, with how many campaigns name each. Your trim is usually badged on the trunk lid.
- GLA250 28
- AMG GLA45 10
- AMG GLA35 7
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in GLA-Class campaigns are:
- Exterior lighting (3 campaigns)
- Electrical system (3 campaigns)
- Air bags (3 campaigns)
- Latches/locks/linkages (2 campaigns)
- Service brakes, hydraulic (2 campaigns)
- Back over prevention (2 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recall questions
Which Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2018 GLA-Class has the most, with 12 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Not a repair shop, estimates only.