2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 4% of the 50 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Subject: Urgent: Electrical Issues Causing Frequent Dashboard crashes I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a recurring problem with my vehicle's electrical system, specifically the dashboard. Over the past few days, I have been experiencing frequent crashes where the dashboard turns off and on intermittently, rendering various functions inoperable. This issue has become increasingly problematic as it affects the proper functioning of essential components such as the speedometer, fuel gauge, temperature display, and other vital indicators. …”
NHTSA complaint #11544654, filed 2023-09“Hello, Our car’s rear camera stopped working after about 31,000 miles. It has created a lot of safety problems. Apparently, the rear cameras stop functioning early on.”
NHTSA complaint #11640758, filed 2025-02Related service bulletins
- 11014608Feb 24, 2025Complaint The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel several times during the trip. No camera image is displayed in the head unit. The…
- 10169599Nov 21, 2019Squeaking Noise from Exhaust Gas Flap
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
10 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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