2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 13%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,747miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 13% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,747 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had two mva accidents (february 1 and march 16, 2016) in this vehicle within~ 3 months of ownership. The accidents occurred when I slowed down this vehicle under 10-15mph. Upon purchase, I noticed unlike other cars I have owned, at a stop this mbgla 250 vehicle engine would cut off completely and start back when the gas pedal was pressed. I was told by the dealership this was normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10874019, filed 2016-06, 8,000 miles“I started the car and I got a message stating the right front air bag malfunctioned. There is a short. I took the car in for repair, there have been several recalls on this model for the air bag, mine is not included. The air bag has shorted out. This is a huge safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11162549, filed 2018-12, 34,520 miles“Takata recall. I was in an accident in my car in march of 2017 where driver and passanger airbags were deployed. Driver's front tooth was knocked out and left side damaged. Passanger side airbags side airbag deployed but not sure about rest. I don't know if the airbags did what they were supposed to but the car is a total loss and with my insurance and title holder (car loan). The driver had skin lacerations from airbag and I dn't know what went off where and have memory loss so the insurance company would be better able to asess.”
NHTSA complaint #11048126, filed 2017-11, 350,000 miles“I came out from work. Got in my car and started it and went to make a three-point turn to go the opposite direction on a quiet back street in the airbag deployed halfway through and blew up in my face, causing my hands to be hurt and difficulty with breathing.”
NHTSA complaint #11716914, filed 2026-02“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the steering control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11682440, filed 2025-08, 180,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V627000Oct 6, 2017Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2015–2018, C300 2012–2018, AMG C63 2012–2018 +21 more
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
27 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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