There are 5 owner-reported steering complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Classin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The emergency braking system keeps coming on every time I go to drive, my car automatically shifts into neutral gear when driving and I have an error message saying that I can’t reverse. My seat will Not go further back and I have an air bag issue light
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the vehicle independently turned off. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the front driver’s side wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The wheel speed sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
AT 48000 MILES (TPMS) Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor MALFUNCTION CAUSE AIR VALVE TO BLOWN OUT FROM FROM TIRE AT 65 MILE/HR ON BUSY INTERSTATE WHICH CAUSE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO BUSY TRAFFIC BARELY AVOIDING ACCIDENT MERCEDES NEEDS TO INVESIGATE WHY TMPS FAIL AT 65MI/HRS AND WHILE AIR VALUE BLEW OUT FROM TIRE AND RUN FLAT TIRE BECOME FLAT ON HIWAY
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. The first estimate for repairs totaled $5,385, followed by a second estimate of $13,776 and then a third estimate of $15,008.53.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE "FRONT LEFT MALFUNCTION" AND "SERVICE REQUIRED" MESSAGES APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PARK PLACE MOTOR CARS MERCEDES-BENZ (5601 BRYANT IRVIN RD, FORT WORTH, TX 76132, (817) 310-9745) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAGS NEEDED NEW WIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026