2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 22%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 22% of the 18 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.
“My vehicle has two separate tire inflation placards. There is a placard inside the drivers door recommending 43 PSI (cold) all tires, and another placard inside the fuel door recommending 38 PSI front and 34 PSI rear (cold). Two different tire service centers have confirmed that my tires are wearing out prematurely because of overinflation. My telephone calls to Mercedes USA have been handled poorly because their representatives are poorly training and do not understand the nature of my issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11585806, filed 2024-04“The Gas Door did not open in order to pump gasoline. There is no mechanical device for the driver, passenger, owner of the vehicle to manually open the gas door from the inside. There was no electronic warning within the Mercedes Benz to alert driver about malfunction of gas door not working. Driver took vehicle to local Firestone mechanic who said the gas door actuator needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11713295, filed 2026-01“I am reporting a potential safety and mechanical defect involving the cylinder head in the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. Many owners, including myself, have experienced premature cylinder head failure, often without warning, leading to loss of power, engine misfires, rough idling, and in some cases, sudden engine shutdown while driving. This issue appears to be widespread among GLA models equipped with the M260/M270 engine, often occurring well before 100,000 miles. It raises serious concerns about the design, durability, and safety of the engine’s top-end components. …”
NHTSA complaint #11661372, filed 2025-05Related service bulletins
- 11031558Apr 24, 2026Complaint The intent of this document is to provide workshops with helpful technical reference language. • Commonly used acronyms in LI's and TIPS cases. • Control unit names…
- 11030301Mar 25, 2026Complaint The intent of this document is to provide workshops with helpful technical reference language. • Commonly used acronyms in LI's and TIPS cases. • Control unit names…
- 11028809Feb 13, 2026Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the TIREFIT sealant bottle may not meet specifications. The…
- 11027782Jan 21, 2026Complaint The intent of this document is to provide workshops with helpful technical reference language. • Commonly used acronyms in LI's and TIPS cases. • Control unit names…
- 11022909Sep 3, 2025Complaint The Dynamic or Park Camera button in the LCP is stuck or does not react. Cause In rare cases, tension between the component parts of the LCP and trim of the center…
- 11014398Feb 20, 2025Complaint The intent of this document is to provide workshops with helpful technical reference language. • Commonly used acronyms in LI's and TIPS cases. • Control unit names…
- 10238424Jun 9, 2023In the MBUX weather app, the temperature is displayed in the wrong unit (Fahrenheit instead of °C, or vice versa). Temperature setting in Mmc mobile application settings…
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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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