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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
45 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 45 launched 2015 to 2025
  • Most recent 13 November 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/439
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 40 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2021 17 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?

Not every Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2015 to 2026

2021 had the most, with 17. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’15 5
’16 2
’17 8
’18 4
’19 0
’20 4
’21 17
’22 1
’23 0
’24 3
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

SRPC2515 - Short-range sensor front

Launched 13 November 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/439 Manufacturer ref. MBC UK Reference: SRPC2515 / MBAG: Reference: 3091002

Defect
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain A-Class (177 platform) C-Class (206 platform) EQA (243 platform) GLA (247 platform) GLC (254 platform) EQE (295 platform) V-Class (447 platform) and G-Class (465 platform) vehicles the circuit board of the front short-range sensor might not meet specifications.
Remedy
As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the short-range sensor on the affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
2 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 May 2025 to 7 May 2025
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

2024 3 recalls

SRPC2415 - Sealing Ring of Exhaust Manifold

Launched 18 October 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/392 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2415 / 4990103

Defect
On affected vehicles the sealing ring between the exhaust manifold and turbocharger might be missing.
Remedy
Retrofit the sealing ring on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
2 GLA-Class vehicles
Built
17 May 2023
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

SRPC2404 – Backup function of steering software

Launched 6 May 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/166 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2404 /5499117

Defect
On affected vehicles the backup function of the steering software might not meet specifications. As a result the steering power support might be impaired and a loss of steerability cannot be ruled out.
Remedy
Update the software of the electric steering on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
24,084 GLA-Class vehicles
Built
24 Jun 2019 to 31 Jan 2024
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

On affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

Launched 7 February 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/024 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2344/7790004

Defect
On affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.
Remedy
Check the front fixed element of the panoramic sliding sunroof and replace if necessary.
Vehicles affected
45 across everything the recall covers
Built
15 Dec 2014 to 25 Apr 2016
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

2022 1 recall

Locking pawl spring of the left hand side door locks might not be greased correctly

Launched 14 January 2022 DVSA recall R/2021/437 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2164

Defect
On certain vehicles with an additional door lock the locking pawl spring of the left side door locks might not be greased according to specifications.
Remedy
Conduct greasing of the locking pawl spring on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
2,829 across everything the recall covers
Built
19 Jan 2020 to 3 Feb 2021
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

2021 17 recalls

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 1 December 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/130 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2126

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
21 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 1 December 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/107 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2113

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
6 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 1 December 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/106 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2112

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
23 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 29 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/376 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2152

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
50,390 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”, “B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

Vehicles with a panoramic sunroofthe polycarbonate panel may not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair

Launched 20 August 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/274 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2108

Defect
The polycarbonate panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.
Remedy
Remove the bonded panel and install a new polycarbonate panel if required.
Vehicles affected
61 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 Jul 2013 to 29 Oct 2019
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications

Launched 21 July 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/202 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2119

Defect
A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Check the steering shaft on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
Vehicles affected
13,707 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 Nov 2016 to 28 Feb 2017
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 13 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/110 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2102

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
108,971 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”, “B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 11 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/120 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2115

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
86,604 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“B CLASS/GLA/GLB”, “GLA”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 10 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/111 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2111

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
90,716 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”, “B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/134 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2122

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
162,581 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”, “B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

The emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/133 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2123

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
106,665 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”, “B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/132 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2124

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
10,410 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“B CLASS/GLA/GLB”, “GLA”

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

Launched 5 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/131 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2125

Defect
The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
Vehicles affected
81,267 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”, “B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

The variant of spark plugs installed may not meet specifications

Launched 15 April 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/084 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2106

Defect
The variant of spark plugs installed may not meet specifications.
Remedy
Replace the spark plugs on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
7 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Sept 2019 to 24 Aug 2020
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications

Launched 30 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/083 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2104

Defect
The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications.
Remedy
Carry out an update to the software of the communication module on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
36 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Feb 2017 to 11 Mar 2020
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

The communication module may be deactivated

Launched 30 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/082 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2103

Defect
The communication module may be deactivated
Remedy
Carry out a check of the configuration of the communication module on affected vehicles and if necessary activate the communication module.
Vehicles affected
24 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 May 2016 to 2 Jul 2020
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”, “B CLASS/GLA/GLB”

The ground connection of the passenger air bag might not meet specifications

Launched 23 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/066 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2105

Defect
The ground connection of the passenger airbag might not meet specifications.
Remedy
Check the ground connection of the passenger airbag and rework it if necessary.
Vehicles affected
41 GLA-Class vehicles
Built
26 May 2020 to 2 Jul 2020
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

2020 4 recalls

The screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification

Launched 2 December 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/332 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2041

Defect
The screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification.
Remedy
Check the screw connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.
Vehicles affected
70 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 May 2019 to 18 Jun 2019
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

The oil supply line of the turbocharger may leak

Launched 12 October 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/262 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2031

Defect
The oil supply line of the turbocharger might leak
Remedy
Check the oil supply line of the turbocharger on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary
Vehicles affected
1,074 across everything the recall covers
Built
21 Oct 2019 to 26 Jun 2020
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM (eCall) DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

Launched 6 October 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/236 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2030

Defect
On affected vehicles the software of the communication module for the emergency call system does not meet the specification
Remedy
Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system
Vehicles affected
3,127 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2017 to 30 Sept 2018
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

The bolts on the rear axle may not be tightened correctly

Launched 2 September 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/198 Manufacturer ref. SRPC2021

Defect
The bolts on the rear axle might not be tightened correctly
Remedy
Check the tightening of the bolts on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary
Vehicles affected
11 across everything the recall covers
Built
9 Oct 2019 to 17 Oct 2019
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

2018 4 recalls

Driver's airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment

Launched 14 August 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/168 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1822

Defect
On affected vehicles it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment in the event of a crash the airbag system would possibly no longer have a restraint effect. In addition separating parts could enter the passenger compartment. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the driver’s airbag
Vehicles affected
421 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2018 to 30 Mar 2018
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded

Launched 11 June 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/130 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1815

Defect
The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components
Vehicles affected
78,608 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Steering components may be insufficiently grounded

Launched 11 May 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/098 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1812

Defect
It has been determined that the steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision.
Remedy
On affected vehicles the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.
Vehicles affected
74,329 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded

Launched 9 April 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/069 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1809

Defect
The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
Vehicles affected
67,027 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

2017 8 recalls

Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded

Launched 18 December 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/282 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1800

Defect
The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
Vehicles affected
46,093 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Vacuum line brake booster may break

Launched 20 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/179 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1722

Defect
The connection fitting of the vacuum line to the brake booster is not to specification and my not be durable. If the connection fails the brake booster will no longer be supplied with vacuum. After a few brake applications the driver will have to apply additional pressure to the brake pedal to gain the appropriate braking effect.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the vacuum line on the brake booster with a quality assured component.
Vehicles affected
4,787 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2013
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Airbag may not deploy correctly

Launched 20 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/177 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1721

Defect
The propellant mixing ratio in the igniters of the front passenger airbag assembly may not meet specification. If the airbag is required and activated it might not deploy or not completely deploy. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag assembly.
Vehicles affected
1,034 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Aug 2016 to 31 Mar 2017
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Right window airbag may fail to deploy as intended

Launched 20 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/162 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1718

Defect
The right widow airbag may not meet specification. As a result it may not deploy in the event of an accident.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the right window air bag.
Vehicles affected
17 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Aug 2016 to 31 Mar 2017
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Left window airbag may not deploy as intended

Launched 20 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/161 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1719

Defect
The left widow airbag may not meet specification. As a result it may not deploy in the event of an accident.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the left window air bag.
Vehicles affected
15 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Aug 2016 to 31 Mar 2017
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Left and right window airbags may fail to deploy as intended

Launched 20 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/160 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1720

Defect
The left and right widow airbags may not meet specification. As a result they may not deploy in the event of an accident.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the left and right window air bags.
Vehicles affected
1 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“CLA/GLA”

Starting current limiter may overload

Launched 20 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/096 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1708

Defect
Where the car incurs severe engine damage resulting in the engine failing to turn over (engine seizure) and if the driver repeatedly attempts to start the engine despite the engine not cranking the very high electrical current could lead to overheating of the starting current limiter and the potential for a fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter.
Vehicles affected
74,444 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 2014 to 28 Feb 2017
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Faulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification

Launched 19 April 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/124 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1709

Defect
Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
Vehicles affected
42 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2004 to 31 Mar 2017
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

2016 2 recalls

Vehicle may stall

Launched 28 September 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/124 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1613

Defect
A potentially faulty weld between the plate carrier and the hub of a clutch could be faulty/cracked and could fail. This can cause limp-home mode to be adopted or all drive to be lost. As a result the risk of a collision is heightened.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the dual clutch of the transmission.
Vehicles affected
38 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Oct 2015 to 30 Nov 2015
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Risk of fire

Launched 21 January 2016 DVSA recall R/2015/259 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1600

Defect
The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.
Vehicles affected
1,327 across everything the recall covers
Built
28 Oct 2015 to 19 Nov 2015
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

2015 5 recalls

Engine may fail

Launched 19 November 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/210 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1515

Defect
The camshaft could break and damage the engine due to it not being manufactured to the correct specification. If the condition occurs it will lead to a sudden loss of drive thereby increasing the risk of a collision.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the exhaust camshaft.
Vehicles affected
395 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Jul 2015 to 11 Sept 2015
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Engine may fail

Launched 19 November 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/209 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1514

Defect
On certain petrol engines the camshafts may not have been correctly manufactured. They may fail causing engine damage and the engine to stall
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace camshafts.
Vehicles affected
4 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Jul 2015 to 11 Sept 2015
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Engine may fail

Launched 19 November 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/208 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1513

Defect
The camshaft could break and damage the engine due to it not being manufactured to the correct specification. If the condition occurs it will lead to a sudden loss of drive thereby increasing the risk of a collision.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the intake camshaft.
Vehicles affected
14 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Jul 2015 to 11 Sept 2015
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Front passenger airbag may not deploy

Launched 12 August 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/145 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1507

Defect
Certain fuses in the passenger's footwell may not have been fitted correctly. This may adversely affect the instrument cluster windscreen wipers and the passenger seat occupancy recognition system. In certain conditions this may cause the passenger's air bag not to deploy in an accident.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check fuses and if necessary replace fuse box.
Vehicles affected
1,028 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Sept 2014 to 7 Nov 2014
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Oil may leak

Launched 16 January 2015 DVSA recall R/2014/182 Manufacturer ref. SRPC1500

Defect
On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.
Vehicles affected
61,672 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 2014 to 30 Nov 2014
DVSA lists it as
“GLA”

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 45 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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