Model year 2026 · Small Station Wagons, Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class at 25–29 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

25–29

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as GLA 250.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, newest first.

Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch

NHTSA 26V134000 Reported Mar 6, 2026
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Units affected
10 (estimate)
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.
Risk
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 13, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
AMG GLA35 4matic2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium22/30/25 mpg$3,300350
GLA2502.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium26/34/29 mpg$2,850306
GLA250 4matic2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium25/33/28 mpg$2,950315

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, most recently on Sep 8, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system1
Engine1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Latches/locks/linkages: Hatchback/liftgate: Lock1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model years

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 GLA-Class24–29 mpg14—
2024 GLA-Class24–28 mpg22—
2023 GLA-Class22–28 mpg18—
2022 GLA-Class22–28 mpg25—
2021 GLA-Class23–28 mpg923—
2020 GLA-Class25–28 mpg511—
2019 GLA-Class25–27 mpg1130—
2018 GLA-Class25–27 mpg1252—
2017 GLA-Class25–27 mpg935—
2016 GLA-Class25–28 mpg453—
2015 GLA-Class25–28 mpg5100—

All Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class years compared · Decode a VIN

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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