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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250Model year report

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and other or unknown (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 185 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Engine: “I am reporting a severe drivability and engine failure issue with my vehicle. The vehicle has been exclusively maintained by authorized Mercedes-Benz service centers. Immediately following a scheduled 60,000-mile (Schedule B/C) maintenance, the Check Engine Light began cycling on and off. The vehicle simultaneously developed severe drivability symptoms: the engine ran extremely rough, and acceleration became erratic and jumpy. This unpredictable power delivery and hesitation poses a significant safety hazard when accelerating or merging in traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11750504, filed 2026-07

Fuel system: “On 2 separate occasions (August 2025 & February 2026), the car has had a transmission malfunction light come on while driving on the highway around 65-70 mph. The light comes on and immediately loses ability to accelerate. Both times the car was towed to Greensboro Mercedes. The first time they did not do anything because they didn't know what to do and it had reset itself. The second time they discovered that it needed a software update. Mercedes does NOT have the update that is needed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11746252, filed 2026-06

Other or unknown: “I request that NHTSA investigate whether 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 vehicles and other H247 vehicles are susceptible to foreign-material intrusion into the HVAC blower system and whether the existing intake grille/sealing design adequately prevents debris from reaching and damaging the blower motor. …”

NHTSA complaint #11757781, filed 2026-08

Seat belts: “The rear drivers side seat belt receiver would not allow the belt buckle to insert leaving the rear passenger without seatbelt protection. During the inspection process at the dealers the technician fount a small (1cm) item lodged in the receiver area. My concern is that an item of that size would be able to render the seatbelt assembly inoperable. Based on the many test criteria for these items I believe that the receiver should have been designed to prevent small items from becoming lodged into the receiver and preventing use of the seatbelt. …”

NHTSA complaint #11541607, filed 2023-08

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

20232024202520265
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 2023 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-cyl8-speed automatic243428$2,950

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

Recall details for the 2023 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. 185 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 185 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 (GLA250, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 24 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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.