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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250Model year report

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Problems

Compared with other Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

30/100 0.6× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
29filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,000miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
11campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 12 complaints (41% of the total), followed by other or unknown (6) and air bags (4). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 42% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 110 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 4 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 30 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Lane departure (1), Suspension (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “I was driving my vehicle and it shifted into neutral and would not go back into gear until I pulled over to side of the road, turned it off and back on. A check engine light came on when I restarted the vehicle and I took the vehicle to the dealership for diagnosis. They told me they couldn't find an issue and reset the check engine light. A week later, I was driving on the freeway and it shifted into neutral again at 70 miles an hour. Luckily, I was in the right hand lane and was able to coast to the side. …”

NHTSA complaint #11703689, filed 2025-12

Other or unknown: “The ABS Sensor light, engine light, anti skid light and 4 matic malfunction, transmission malfunction all lit up on my dashboard on Tuesday July 22, 2025. The stearing would lock up and the brakes would not break it also shifted gears into neutral. The dashboard finally told me in bold red letters (transmission malfunction STOP). It would do this then all the lights would go away. I thought it may have just been the battery since I hardly drive the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11676757, filed 2025-07

Air bags: “On December 4th 2021, while driving my airbags deployed without warning or notice. On a normal day at this time I would be traveling on the highway. The impact of the airport was so intense it stunned me and I thought another vehicle made impact. The chemicals of the airbag got al over my clothes, skin, and the interior. …”

NHTSA complaint #11466514, filed 2022-05

Steering: “The emergency braking system keeps coming on every time I go to drive, my car automatically shifts into neutral gear when driving and I have an error message saying that I can’t reverse. My seat will Not go further back and I have an air bag issue light”

NHTSA complaint #11710573, filed 2026-01

Mileage when problems were reported

42% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 43,264 and 58,000 miles.

0%0–108%10–2533%25–5042%50–758%75–1008%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20202021202220232024202582026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GLA250 FWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic243327$3,050
GLA250 4matic part-time 4WD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic233126$3,150
GLA250 4matic 4WD2.0L 4-cyl · flex-fuel7-speed automatic233126$3,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 11 recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 110 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 110 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20238—1—28—Too new
2021186,6009—28—Stable
20201143,1005—28—Not enough data
20192950,00011—2730 · FewerRising
20185042,50012—2761 · TypicalRising
20173162,0009—2748 · TypicalRising
20165135,0004—2850 · TypicalRising
20159437,5005—2887 · MoreRising

All Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have?

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 12 complaints (41% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 6.

Has the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 (GLA250, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,000 miles and the middle half falls between 43,264 and 58,000 miles; 42% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.