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Mercedes-Benz Amg GLA45 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Amg GLA45 from 2014 to 2023: 19 owner complaints and 24 recalls across 10 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2015 (7), 2017 (4), 2016 (3). Best fuel economy: 25 mpg combined (2019).

Mercedes-Benz Amg GLA45
Photo: Chanokchon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Other / unknown6
Engine4
Electrical3
Visibility/Wiper3
Transmission & drivetrain3
Airbags2
Tires2
Body & structure1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201401–
201547–
20163325
20173425
20183225
20192125
202020–
20215123
20221022
20231022

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz Amg GLA45?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2015 (7), 2017 (4), 2016 (3).

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz Amg GLA45 had?

Across 2014–2023, NHTSA lists 24 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).