Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. 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.
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA is associated with 101 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 16 reports (16% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 28 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 101 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Engine (16 / 16%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 4 crash / 1 fire / 4 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 25–28 MPG (4 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLA250 | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | 25 MPG | 34 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| GLA250 4matic | 2L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| GLA250 4matic | 2L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| GLA45 AMG 4matic | 2L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | 23 MPG | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA?
Summary of 101 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA problems & component breakdown (47 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. 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.
Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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