2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
Affected components
Nearby model years
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Campaigns
- Nov 1, 2023Crash risk2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 and 4 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A220, 2020 CLA250, GLB250, AMG A35, AMG CLA45, AMG CLA35, and 2021 GLA250 vehicles. The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads. In addition, information for using this inspection gauge might not be included in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
23V732000 · 43K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- May 20, 2022Crash risk2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 56 other models — Communication
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
22V365000 · 243K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Apr 8, 2022Crash risk2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 27 other models — Back Over Prevention
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V232000 · 126K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Mar 4, 2022Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG CLA 35 and 2021 GLA 250 vehicles. The rear brake caliper housing fasteners may be loose, which can reduce brake performance or cause rear brake components to detach from the vehicle.
22V125000 · 4 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- May 14, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 and 32 other models — Back Over Prevention
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
21V354000 · 343K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 22, 2021Crash risk2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 — Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain GLA250 vehicles. The ground connection for the front passenger air bag may not be mounted properly, which could result in an inadvertent deployment.
21V102000 · 36 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 12, 2021Crash risk2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63, 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 and 22 other models — Communication
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles. On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.
21V072000 · 67 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Feb 5, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz A 220, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35, 2017–2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 94 other models — Electrical System
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
21V058000 · 1.3M units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC