How many recalls does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 have?

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 has 9 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250?

The most recent recall was issued on July 24, 2026 and relates to the latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250?

Yes, there are 7 high-risk recalls for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250.

2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250: Recalls & Complaints

2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250

This page covers 9 recalls and 15 owner complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250.

2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Owner Complaints

Complaints on the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 are spread across a handful of systems, with no single issue dominating at high volume. The electrical system draws the most reports, including a fuel door actuator failure that left the gas door inoperable with no manual override and no warning indicator. A separate electrical-adjacent complaint describes the engine hesitating and feeling close to stalling at idle stops, which owners associate with the auto stop-start system. On the tire side, two owners report conflicting inflation placards, one on the driver's door jamb and another inside the fuel door, listing different recommended pressures, and both owners say tire shops attributed premature tread wear to overinflation from following the higher figure. Engine complaints include rough idling, misfires, and loss of power that owners link to cylinder head concerns, though this appears in a single report.

Total Complaints

Crash-Related

With Injuries

By System

unknown or other
4
electrical system
3
tires
2
engine
2

2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Recalls

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has 8 recalls, the most serious involving a loose front passenger airbag ground connection that can trigger an unexpected deployment, and rear brake caliper fasteners that can come loose, reducing braking power or allowing brake components to detach from the vehicle.

Two other brake-related issues round out the chassis concerns: certain vehicles were not equipped with the inspection gauge needed to check rear brake pad wear, and the owner's manual may not explain how to use it, leaving worn pads undetected until braking performance suffers. On the connectivity side, three separate recalls address the automatic emergency call system, which can fail to contact an emergency response center, send responders to the wrong location, or stop functioning entirely after a crash. The rearview camera also has two overlapping software issues where the display can stay black or reboot after startup, leaving the driver without a rear view while reversing.

All 9 Recalls

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NHTSA (USA)

July 24, 2026

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

The official notice

Defect

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.

Safety Risk

2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250

2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Owner Complaints

2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Recalls

All 9 Recalls

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