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The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA is associated with 3 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES, accounting for 1 reports (33% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 to 29 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 3 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES (1 / 33%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 24–29 MPG across 3 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 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 Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) 26 MPG 34 MPG 29 MPG — $2,600 / yr
GLA250 4matic Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) 25 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $2,700 / yr
AMG GLA35 4matic Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 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 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA?

Summary of 3 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
3
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
1

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES 1 complaint (1 crash)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN 1 complaint

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.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V481000 Active Recall
Affected Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA

How many safety recalls does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA have?

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA?

NHTSA records list 3 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES, appearing in 1 filings (33% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA range from 24 to 29 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

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Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.