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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
12%of 51 total for the year
Median mileage
53,156miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 12% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,156 miles.

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 was driving my car in motion and without any warning, the car decelerated and subsequently stalled while I was traveling on I-85 in gaffney south carolina. It went from 50 to 0 leaving me stranded on the highway. It was towed to mercedes benz of south charlotte where I was told that it was complete engine failure”

NHTSA complaint #11373880, filed 2020-11, 43,313 miles

“Following regular maintenance of my 2016 GLA 250 with my mechanic for the car repeatedly stalling, the mechanic discovered there is a fuel leak causing the fuel injectors and fuel rall to not get proper fuel injection. The mechanic found a manufacturer’s recall for the make, model, and year of my car. My car’s VIN# says this particular car is not affected. However, the exact issue is presenting in my car, which can cause significant engine damage. It’s believed my car, with the same make, model& year, is indeed impacted by this issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11581399, filed 2024-04

“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes Benz GLA. The contact stated that the check engine light had appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The dealer determined that the crankcase ventilation valve had malfunctioned which blocked the actuator. As a result, both the fuel and the oil had started to mix inside the engine which caused the ventilation valve to not close as intended. The contact was given an estimate for repair. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11586706, filed 2024-05, 63,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023225%
2021317%
2020218%
2019310%
2018714%
2017310%
2016612%
20151213%

Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Other or unknown
17 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Electronic 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology