Last update 16. 02. 2024
Common problems with the Mercedes-Benz GLA
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Mercedes-Benz GLA, for which Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.
If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Mercedes-Benz GLA. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.
The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Mercedes-Benz GLA have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.
Latest GLA’s Issues in the EU
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Mercedes-Benz GLA Owners’ Reviews.
Latest GLA’s Issues in the UK
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA (2020 – 2021) – THE DOOR LOCKS
on 14/01/2022MERCEDES-BENZ GLA (19/01/2020 – 03/02/2021) RECALL: Problem description: On certain vehicles with an additional door lock, the locking pawl spring of the […]
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA (2016 – 2017) – THE STEERING SHAFTon 21/07/2021
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA (30/11/2016 – 28/02/2017) RECALL: Problem description: A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications.
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA (2016 – 2021) – THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEMon 13/05/2021
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA (04/01/2016 – 29/01/2021) RECALL: Problem description: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Currently 5157 Recalls