2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, 25% of the 8 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.
“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“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 2026-06Related service bulletins
- 11036999Aug 15, 2026Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA…
- 11035490Jul 31, 2026This NCU replaces the prior NCU issued on May 15, 2025, and contains additional MY 2023 and MY 2024 vehicles which are highlighted below.
- 11019016May 30, 2025In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA is extending the warranty…
- 11014402Feb 21, 2025Complaint Customer-perceived problem: • Fuel gauge reading implausible • MIL ON (market-dependent) N118/3 Fault codes in control units FSCM_GEN4/5/6 • For these fault codes, the…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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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