2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250.

20142016
Complaints
137
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
18
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#127 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:49,165 mi
#214 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:62,932 mi
Crash-related:1
#312 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:147,667 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250.

Engine Problems
27
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,165
Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
62,932
Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
147,667
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
116,317
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
25,960
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
15,356
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~538,445 vehicles.

23V854000Structure:body:roof And Pillars
~2,976 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.

21V197000Structure:body:roof And Pillars
~15,096 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.

19V787000Communication
~24,226 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

17V627000Air Bags:frontal
~495,290 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic, 2016-2018 C63 AMG, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, 2017-2018 C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC43 AMG Coupe, 2014 E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabriolet, E400 Hybrid, 2015-2017 E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, 2014-2017 E550 Coupe, E550 Cabriolet, B250e, 2014-2016 E250 BlueTec, E63 AMG 4Matic Wagon, 2012-2013 E350 BlueTec, 2012-2016 E350, E350 4Matic, 2015-2016 E400, E400 4Matic, 2012 E63 AMG, 2014-2015 E250 4Matic BlueTec, 2013-2016 E350 Wagon, 2017 GLC300d 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.

15V662000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~857 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, and 2016 SLK300 roadster vehicles manufactured July 17, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have intake or exhaust camshafts whose welds may fail and possibly cause engine damage.

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2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 has 137 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (27 complaints, avg 49,165 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (14 complaints, avg 62,932 mi); Fuel System (12 complaints, avg 147,667 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,294 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 include 9 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 538,445 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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