Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 100 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 86.0 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2016 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 39.2 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2017 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 42.4 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2018 | 49 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 53.1 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 82.8 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2021 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 High | ENGINE |
Across 6 model years, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class carries the highest severity index (100.0, driven by engine), while the 2016 is the cleanest at 39.2.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.