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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#12 most-complained of 12 GLA 250 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has a Complaint Index of 0, the lowest (best) rank among all 12 model years, with just 2 complaints and 2 recalls filed with NHTSA. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported.

Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
27.5
24.5 city / 33 hwy

Top 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System1 (50%)
  2. Other1 (50%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the check engine light turns on repeatedly, starting soon after purchase and recurring after dealership visits.
  • One owner reported the vehicle remained at the dealership for repeated attempts to fix a recurring engine light issue.
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 complaints: complaints filed per month1Oct 2024Dec 2024
2 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2024 to Dec 2024; peak Oct 2024 (1).

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 25V511000Aug 8, 2025Electrical System136 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:headlights

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 AMG GLA 35 4MATIC, GLA 250 4MATIC, and GLA 250 vehicles. The front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. 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 aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025090005.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
24.5 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
Combined
27.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,900
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.

2024 compared with other GLA 250 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022No verdict94227
2023Good458127
2024No verdict02227.5
2025No verdict643128.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 GLA 250 ranks best (12th of 12) among GLA 250 model years, with a Complaint Index of 0 and only 2 complaints filed.
What problems does the 2024 GLA 250 have?
NHTSA lists the Electrical System as the top problem area, with 1 complaint describing a recurring check engine light. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported.
Does the 2024 GLA 250 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 GLA 250: one for the Structure & Body involving the driver's door lock, and one for the Electrical System involving missing headlight aim markings. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 GLA 250?
The EPA rates the 2024 GLA 250 at 27.5 mpg combined (24.5 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.