2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250: 11 recalls, 29 owner complaints and up to 27 mpg combined.
Recalls
11 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags, Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #18V912000 · 2018 · 13 vehicles
What's wrong: The sunroof bonding May allow water to leak into the vehicle.
Why it matters: Water leaking into the vehicle from around the sunroof May affect the electrical contacts of the window air bag, potentially causing the window air bag to not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the panorama sliding sunroof and the electrical contacts of the window air bag on the affected vehicles, replacing the components as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019.
Seats Vehicle recall #19V132000 · 2019 · 8 vehicles
What's wrong: An incorrect rear seat back covering carpet could have been installed on the split-rear seat back. As a result, the child seat anchorage point (top tether) on the center positon of the rear seat May be covered and inaccessible for use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to federal motor safety standard (fmvss) number 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."
Why it matters: If the upper anchorage point is covered, the child seat will not be able to be secured as intended in the center position of the rear seat, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear seat back covering carpet on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2019.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #19V585000 · 2019 · 3,435 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018-2019 gla250 and gla250 4matic vehicles. The left anchor plate of the rear middle seatbelt May be loose.
Why it matters: The seatbelt for a passenger seated in the rear middle seating position might not be properly secured, which could increase the risk of an injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left anchor plate of the rear middle seatbelt, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2019.
Forward collision avoidance, Engine Vehicle recall #20V672000 · 2020 · 47 vehicles
What's wrong: Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019 gla250 vehicles. The engine compartment fusebox May come loose over time, potentially damaging fuses and disrupting certain vehicle functions such as engine, power steering assist, electronic stability control (esp), and active brake assist.
Why it matters: A loss of engine operation, power steering assist, esp system, or active brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fusebox mounting and correct it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020.
Transmission & drivetrain, Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #21V033000 · 2021 · 4 vehicles
What's wrong: The power supply for the automatic transmission control unit might be interrupted while driving, possibly causing the transmission to shift into neutral.
Why it matters: If the transmission shifts into neutral while driving, there would be loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission control unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021.
Communication, Electrical Vehicle recall #21V058000 · 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles
What's wrong: Please refer to the part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module May fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (ecall) in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: Failure of the ecall system May result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021.
Communication, Communication Vehicle recall #21V072000 · 2021 · 67 vehicles
What's wrong: On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 gla250, glc300, 2018 s450, e400, and 2017 cla250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the emergency call (ecall) function.
Why it matters: A disabled ecall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #21V197000 · 2021 · 15,096 vehicles
What's wrong: The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof May not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
Why it matters: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mercedes-benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021.
Fuel system, Fuel system Vehicle recall #21V961000 · 2021 · 139 vehicles
What's wrong: During the manufacturing process, particles May have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022.
Electrical, Communication Vehicle recall #22V365000 · 2022 · 242,722 vehicles
What's wrong: Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's sim card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (ecall) system.
Why it matters: A disabled ecall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: The communication module software will be updated through an over-the-air (ota) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #23V854000 · 2023 · 2,976 vehicles
What's wrong: Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof May not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Why it matters: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (12): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (7), warning light on (5), noise or vibration (2).
- Other / unknown (6): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Airbags (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Steering (4): the most common themes are steering problems (2).
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 has 29 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 13 Gla 250 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 23). Complaints peaked in 2025 (8 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 50,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2018 (49 complaints, 12 recalls), 2020 (10 complaints, 5 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 27 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (12), other / unknown (6), airbags (4).
What gas mileage does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 get?
EPA ratings run up to 27 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (AM7)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
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