2020 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250.

20192021
Complaints
14
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Problems

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

#12 complaints

Electrical Faults

#22 complaints

Engine Problems

#32 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250.

Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
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Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Recalls for 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~242,861 vehicles.

22V365000Communication: Auto Crash Notification · Electrical System:software
~242,722 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

21V961000Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors
~139 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.

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2020 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 — FAQ

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

Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 has 14 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 242,861 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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