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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
7%of 29 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 body and structure of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.

“I was involved in an auto accident on 3/1/22 I no longer have confidence or feel safe driving the 2019 Mercedes GLA250 after having a minor accident and repairs totaling $15,008.53. The steering wheel locked and the left tire was knocked out of place. According to Mercedes, repairs were required to the suspension system, new struts, new knuckles, steering gear. I am terrified to continue driving the GLA250 model and am anxious and fearful off having another accident which could very well result in a fatality. …”

NHTSA complaint #11476212, filed 2022-07

“Structure body: roof and pillars affected Recall ID: 450977 year 2014- 2020 NHTSA campaign # 23v854000 Vehicle affected 2,976 A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The vehicle is making a loud noise from the panoramic soon roof.”

NHTSA complaint #11685719, filed 2025-09

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202116%
202019%
201927%
201848%
20151213%

Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Suspension
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.

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