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The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA is associated with 29 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 11 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 10 reports (34% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 27 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: 29 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 11 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (10 / 34%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 2 crash / 0 fire / 2 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 25–27 MPG across 4 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 2019 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) 24 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
GLA250 4matic 2L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
GLA250 4matic 2L 4-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
AMG GLA45 4matic 2L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) 22 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / 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 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA models.
View complete 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA?

Summary of 29 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
29
Crash Reports
2
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
2

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 10 complaints
Fuel System 3 complaints
Air Bags 2 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER 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.

View all 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA problems & component breakdown (17 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V854000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.
NHTSA Campaign #22V365000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
NHTSA Campaign #21V961000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Defect Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.
View all 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA recalls & campaign history (11 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA

How many safety recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA have?

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA is associated with 11 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns 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.

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

What are the most common problems reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA?

NHTSA records list 29 consumer defect complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 10 filings (34% of submissions).

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

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2019 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.

Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA range from 25 to 27 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.

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.

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