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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 15 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
15
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
185
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 15 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

3 owners reported engine issues.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine3 (20%)
Fuel System2 (13%)
Seat Belts2 (13%)
Other2 (13%)
Airbags1 (7%)
Electrical1 (7%)
Collision Avoidance1 (7%)
Drivetrain1 (7%)

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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9
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

26V481000Sep 2026

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is the 2022 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 15 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

Other Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Model Years

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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is related to the engine, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 reliable?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has 15 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 13, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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