2023 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 20, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
SEAT BELTS
2
1crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SUSPENSION
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints14

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I am reporting a severe drivability and engine failure issue with my vehicle. The vehicle has been exclusively maintained by authorized mercedes-benz service centers. Immediately following a scheduled 60,000-mile (schedule b/c) maintenance, the check engine light began cycling on and off. The…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-06-29

“I am reporting a severe drivability and engine failure issue with my vehicle. The vehicle has been exclusively maintained by authorized mercedes-benz service centers. Immediately following a scheduled 60,000-mile (schedule b/c) maintenance, the check engine light began cycling on and off. The…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-06-29

“On 2 separate occasions (august 2025 & february 2026), the car has had a "transmission malfunction" light come on while driving on the highway around 65-70 mph. The light comes on and immediately loses ability to accelerate. Both times the car was towed to greensboro mercedes. The first time they…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-02-15

“On 2 separate occasions (august 2025 & february 2026), the car has had a "transmission malfunction" light come on while driving on the highway around 65-70 mph. The light comes on and immediately loses ability to accelerate. Both times the car was towed to greensboro mercedes. The first time they…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-02-15

“On 2 separate occasions (august 2025 & february 2026), the car has had a "transmission malfunction" light come on while driving on the highway around 65-70 mph. The light comes on and immediately loses ability to accelerate. Both times the car was towed to greensboro mercedes. The first time they…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-02-15

“In reference to safety recall n252494000 l87 engine loss of propulsion... Vehicle passed the recall test. But 2500 miles after the test the engine failed. Per dealership, awaiting new engine.”

ENGINE · reported 2026-01-05

“Unkown available for inspection cylinder misfiring ,stalling loss of power while driving, jerking during accelerations rough unstable idle intense vehicle vibrations yes took in for service a and d no other lights appeared beside service a and d”

SUSPENSION · reported 2025-12-25

“Unkown available for inspection cylinder misfiring ,stalling loss of power while driving, jerking during accelerations rough unstable idle intense vehicle vibrations yes took in for service a and d no other lights appeared beside service a and d”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2025-12-25
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 as of July 20, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.