Mercedes-Benz · GLA-Class · 2023
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Not Rated
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has no recalls and 5 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: unknown or other,service brakes,forward collision avoidance (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is unknown or other,service brakes,forward collision avoidance with 1 reported complaint.
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In reference to Safety Recall N252494000 L87 Engine Loss of Propulsion... vehicle passed the recall test. But 2500 miles after the test the engine failed. Per dealership, awaiting new engine.
unkown available for inspection cylinder misfiring ,stalling loss of power while driving, jerking during accelerations rough unstable idle intense vehicle vibrations yes took in for service A and D no other lights appeared beside service A and D
[XXX] we were driving to San Francisco. Traffic was very light because of the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday. We were about 1000 feet from the toll plaza, driving at 50-55 MPH. There was a car behind us about six car lengths back. There were no cars in front of us between us and ...
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Incident on [XXX] 1450 GLA 250 approx 6 months old ? Est car was doing 40 mph impacted back of car my GLA 250 (other car was 1955 chevy - driver stated to police and on report he had a brake failure - no brakes ) as she was at the stop light it pushed her car about 4-5 feet almo...
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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 ...
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The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 5 owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class are unknown or other,service brakes,forward collision avoidance (1 reports), seat belts (1 reports), suspension,power train (1 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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