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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Hybrid
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
A
Safety Signal
92 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns1
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA1
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA29 mpg
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The 2026 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 29 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 1 complaint, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
GLA250HybridFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo263429$2,650
GLA250 4maticHybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 48V Li-Ion253328$2,750
AMG GLA35 4maticHybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo223025$3,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49429, 49520, 49342.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Latches/Locks/Linkages

10 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.RiskA door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.FixDealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 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 March 13, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V134000reported Mar 6, 2026Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
1complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Electrical System1
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners describe

“I am writing to formally submit an urgent safety escalation and Lemon Law notice regarding my 2026 GLA 250, purchased brand new on February 26, 2026, as a replacement vehicle following the severe operational disruptions associated with the EQB 300 recall. As a parent of a family member with a disability, reliable and s…”Sep 8, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

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

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other GLA-Class model years

A

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

1 recalls · 4 complaints

B

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

2 recalls · 2 complaints

A

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

1 recalls · 8 complaints

B

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

2 recalls · 4 complaints

F

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

9 recalls · 21 complaints

D

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

5 recalls · 9 complaints

F

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

11 recalls · 29 complaints

F

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

12 recalls · 49 complaints

F

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

9 recalls · 33 complaints

C

2016 Mercedes-Benz 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. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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