2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission inadvertently shifted to neutral(N), causing a loss of drive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message "See Dealer" was displayed. The vehicle…”
filed Jan 2, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, several unknown warnings illuminated on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond while the engine revved. The…”
filed Dec 29, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power supply for the automatic transmission control unit might be interrupted while…Campaign 21V033000 · Jan 29, 2021
Related service bulletins
Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause…
LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 14, 2026
Power Train problems in other GLA 250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 GLA 250 | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 GLA 250 | 3 | 10% |
| 2016 GLA 250 | 4 | 8% |
| 2015 GLA 250 | 14 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.