2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“The vehicle with only 29,775 miles on it, and I bought it new, made a knocking noise in the brakes and the brake pedal jumped up and down at first stop sign when I left my house. I reapplied the brake to see if it would work. It did. I turned onto the highway and within two blocks the vehicle shifted itself into N, a message on dashboard said pull over, contact service immediately. I was able to coast then turn onto a side street. Upon stopping the vehicle, another warning came on the dashboard: Reversing Not Possible Service Required. …”
NHTSA complaint #11429422, filed 2021-08“The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the vehicle independently turned off. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the front driver’s side wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The wheel speed sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11554361, filed 2023-11, 29,000 miles“The contact was leasing the 2019 mercedes benz gla250. The contact stated that while stopped she attempted to shift to park however, the vehicle shifted into reverse as she crashed into an unknown object. The contact stated that the vehicle then went into drive at crashed into a truck. The side air bags deployed but not the air bag in the steering wheel. The contact sustained bruising to the chest that required medical attention. The contact stated that the fire department arrived first and a police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11348431, filed 2020-08, 11,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V672000Oct 30, 2020Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLA250 vehicles. The engine compartment fusebox may come loose over time, potentially damaging fuses…Covers: Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
- 11024405Oct 20, 2025Complaint At low speeds and light brake pressure, brakes will make a groaning or honking noise. Cause Frictional vibrations with very light brake pressure/modulations. Remedy…
- 10179976Aug 28, 2020Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that certain MY 2019-2021 A-Class (177 platform), CLA-Class (118 platform), GLA-Class (247…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
12 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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