2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
9/100
#11 most-complained of 12 GLA 250 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has a complaint index of 9 with only 4 complaints and 2 recalls, ranking 11th worst out of 12 model years — among the better years for this model.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 23.5 city / 33 hwy
Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (50%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (25%)
- Fuel System1 (25%)
- Other1 (25%)
What owners report
- Owners report the charcoal canister can degrade simply from filling the gas tank, triggering a malfunction light.
- Some owners describe the emergency braking system engaging unexpectedly at high speed on the freeway, with dealerships finding no fault.
- One owner reported the false braking activation happening on four separate occasions in the same vehicle.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V481000Jul 24, 2026Structure & Body310,667 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 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 July 31, 2026.
- NHTSA 23V662000Oct 2, 2023Electrical System32 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 A220, GLA250, and AMG GLA35 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023100005.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23.5 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other GLA 250 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 reliable based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA lists only 4 complaints and a complaint index of 9 for the 2022 GLA 250, one of the lowest among the 12 model years tracked, ranking 11th worst out of 12.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 GLA 250?
- The top problem area is Engine, accounting for 2 of 4 complaints (50%), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras and Fuel System at 1 complaint each (25% each).
- Does the 2022 GLA 250 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a driver's door lock replacement (campaign 26V481000) and one for incorrectly adjusted headlights (campaign 23V662000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2022 GLA 250 compare to other GLA 250 years?
- With a complaint index of 9, the 2022 model ranks 11th worst out of 12 years, far below high-complaint years like 2015 (index 100) and 2018 (index 91).