The 2015 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gla45 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 537,588 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STRUCTURE23V8540002023-12-152,976 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number…
STRUCTURE21V1970002021-03-1915,096 affected
Defect
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,…
Consequence
The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer…
COMMUNICATION19V7870002019-11-0124,226 affected
Defect
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:…
Consequence
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. …
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
AIR BAGS
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints14
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“On the morning of april 28, 2026, at approximately 7:30 am, I discovered that the front panel of the panoramic sunroof on my 2015 mercedes-benz gla45 amg had spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was parked at my residence in meridian, idaho. When I went out to the vehicle in the morning, I…”
“On the morning of april 28, 2026, at approximately 7:30 am, I discovered that the front panel of the panoramic sunroof on my 2015 mercedes-benz gla45 amg had spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was parked at my residence in meridian, idaho. When I went out to the vehicle in the morning, I…”
“2015 amg gla-45. Sunroof violently broke, opening from front (normal is back) and sticking up 3-4 inches. Luckily this happened in our garage not moving, while simply pushing close sunroof button. If this had happened on the highway, it could have ripped off and killed somebody. Dealer says common…”
“2015 amg gla-45. Sunroof violently broke, opening from front (normal is back) and sticking up 3-4 inches. Luckily this happened in our garage not moving, while simply pushing close sunroof button. If this had happened on the highway, it could have ripped off and killed somebody. Dealer says common…”
“I was driving and my car randomly changed to neutral on the highway in traffic. I could not changed the gear and was almost hit by several cars that swirved around me. There is a recall for the 2019 version of the car for this very same issue but it exists in all years prior and mercedes has not…”
“I was driving and my car randomly changed to neutral on the highway in traffic. I could not changed the gear and was almost hit by several cars that swirved around me. There is a recall for the 2019 version of the car for this very same issue but it exists in all years prior and mercedes has not…”
“I was driving and my car randomly changed to neutral on the highway in traffic. I could not changed the gear and was almost hit by several cars that swirved around me. There is a recall for the 2019 version of the car for this very same issue but it exists in all years prior and mercedes has not…”
“On september 3rd, sunday 2019, we were driving on highway 60 westbound at the speed of around 65 miles/hour. The engine of my car stopped without any prior warning, and we could move the car 20~30 yards before complete stop. The ontario(california) mercedes benz service center told us the cause of…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE21001 Opened 2021-01-08 · closed 2021-10-14
Front Roof Panel Detachment
On January 8, 2021, after ongoing review with Mercedes Benz, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-001 to assess allegations of front roof panel detachments while driving at highway speeds in certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes) C-Class…
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