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.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 3 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES (1 / 33%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 24–29 MPG (3 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
24–29MPG
3 EPA certified variants (2L 4-Cyl hybrid powertrain configurations)
Reported Complaints
3
3 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

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.
View all 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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.