2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 16%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 16% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 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.
“Takata recall what purpose does this recall serve if the manufacturer still does not have a remedy available? I have 3 benz's, all affected by this recall and for over 1 year the dealer cannot repair due to no remedy yet avail . So in the meantime, we should drive and pray that something tragic does not occur?”
NHTSA complaint #11044216, filed 2017-11“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz gla250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v627000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Occasionally, the vehicle failed to start and had to be jumpstarted. The contact had the battery and electronic board replaced; however, the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11079661, filed 2018-03, 13,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while at a traffic light the vehicle stalled and shifted into neutral. The vehicle failed to shift into gear. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V627000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted but the contact was unable to schedule an appointment. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 101,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11494864, filed 2022-11, 101,000 miles“All warning lights on dashboard lights up while driving. Got two diagnostic tests and conclusion is steering column module needs to be replaced 2016 had a recall between 2015-2018 on Gla250 2nd diagnostic test the SRS Module needs to be replaced it sounds like a manufactured problem and Mercedes Benz repair shop needs to investigate because it’s a hazardous safety issue lights on dashboard lights up are traction control airbags off brake lights cruise control and SES all reads malfunctioning see dealership”
NHTSA complaint #11540872, filed 2023-08Related 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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