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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 25–29 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 28 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GLA-Class | 3 | 25–29 mpg | 1 | 2 | — |
| 2025 GLA-Class | 3 | 24–29 mpg | 1 | 4 | — |
| 2024 GLA-Class | 3 | 24–28 mpg | 2 | 2 | — |
| 2023 GLA-Class | 4 | 22–28 mpg | 1 | 8 | — |
| 2022 GLA-Class | 4 | 22–28 mpg | 2 | 5 | — |
| 2021 GLA-Class | 4 | 23–28 mpg | 9 | 23 | — |
| 2020 GLA-Class | 2 | 25–28 mpg | 5 | 11 | — |
| 2019 GLA-Class | 4 | 25–27 mpg | 11 | 30 | — |
| 2018 GLA-Class | 4 | 25–27 mpg | 12 | 52 | — |
| 2017 GLA-Class | 4 | 25–27 mpg | 9 | 35 | — |
| 2016 GLA-Class | 4 | 25–28 mpg | 4 | 53 | — |
| 2015 GLA-Class | 4 | 25–28 mpg | 5 | 100 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V481000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Lock, reported Jul 24, 2026; model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- 26V134000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch, reported Mar 6, 2026; model years 2026
- 25V511000 — Exterior lighting: Headlights, reported Aug 8, 2025; model years 2024
- 23V854000 — Structure: Body: Roof and pillars, reported Dec 15, 2023; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- 23V732000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Pads, reported Nov 1, 2023; model years 2021
- 23V662000 — Exterior lighting: Headlights, reported Oct 2, 2023; model years 2022
- 22V365000 — Electrical system: Software, reported May 20, 2022; model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- 22V232000 — Back over prevention: Display function, reported Apr 8, 2022; model years 2021
- 22V125000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper, reported Mar 4, 2022; model years 2021
- 21V961000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Fuel rail, reported Dec 13, 2021; model years 2019, 2020
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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