2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
Hybrid Special purpose
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid special purpose with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the GLA250, is EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 2 complaints, most often about unknown or other.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLA250 | Hybrid | FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,750 |
| GLA250 4matic | Hybrid | AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,850 |
| AMG GLA35 4matic | Hybrid | AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion | 22 | 28 | 24 | $3,250 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (2)
Latches/Locks/Linkages
highProblem: 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.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.
Exterior Lighting
highProblem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 AMG GLA 35 4MATIC, GLA 250 4MATIC, and GLA 250 vehicles. The front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025090005.
Owner complaints
2 complaints filed
0 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2024: 2
Most-cited components
- Unknown Or Other — 1
- Electrical System — 1
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other GLA-Class model years
2026 GLA-Class
1 recalls · 1 complaints
A2025 GLA-Class
1 recalls · 4 complaints
A2023 GLA-Class
1 recalls · 8 complaints
B2022 GLA-Class
2 recalls · 4 complaints
F2021 GLA-Class
9 recalls · 21 complaints
D2020 GLA-Class
5 recalls · 9 complaints
F2019 GLA-Class
11 recalls · 29 complaints
F2018 GLA-Class
12 recalls · 49 complaints
F2017 GLA-Class
9 recalls · 33 complaints
C2016 GLA-Class
4 recalls · 52 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 47372, 47385, 47360). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.