Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 10 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 (2014–2023).

Complaints
16
Recalls
10
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2023 AMG GLA4500001—
2022 AMG GLA4500001—
2021 AMG GLA4510005—
2020 AMG GLA4500002—
2019 AMG GLA4500002—
2018 AMG GLA4521003Electrical System
2017 AMG GLA4540003Wheels & Tires
2016 AMG GLA4520003Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2015 AMG GLA4560004Engine
2014 AMG GLA4510000Airbags

Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Electrical System
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 recalls

  • Recall 26V481000Jul 24, 2026310,667 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V854000Dec 15, 20232,976 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V365000May 20, 2022242,722 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V232000Apr 8, 2022126,443 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V354000May 14, 2021343,191 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 21V229000Apr 1, 20214,992 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V197000Mar 19, 202115,096 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2017–2021

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V627000Oct 6, 2017495,290 vehiclesModel years 2015–2018

    Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology