2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,264miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,264 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.
“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“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. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with crankcase vent valve failure and a block actuator. The contact was informed that the crankcase sensor valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11629045, filed 2024-12, 43,264 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034064Jun 19, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline…
- 11008712Oct 4, 2024Complaint Check engine light on. One of the below fault codes is current in the engine control module (N3/10). P04DB29, P04DB31, P04DB79 Cause Open circuit or high resistance to…
- 10158288Jul 24, 2017Noises Made by M133 Exhaust Gas Flap
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
12 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
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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