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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Gas
Small Station Wagons
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA4
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA28 mpg
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The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is sold in the U.S. as a gas wagon with 4 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 4 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
GLA250GasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo243428$2,750
GLA250 4maticGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233226$3,000
AMG GLA35 4maticGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo223025$3,100
AMG GLA45 4maticGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo192522$3,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44641, 44655, 44626, 45086.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Latches/Locks/Linkages

310,667 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-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.RiskA vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V481000reported Jul 24, 2026Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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Exterior Lighting

2023100005
32 vehicles
ProblemMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 A220, GLA250, and AMG GLA35 vehicles. The headlights may be incorrectly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."RiskIncorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023100005.
NHTSA campaign 23V662000reported Oct 2, 2023Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
4complaints filed

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

Filed per year: 2023: 3 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Engine2
Equipment1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Forward Collision Avoidance1

What owners describe

“I own a 2022 Mercedes Benz GLA 250 2022. in [XXX], it was pouring rain and I was driving from [XXX] to attain [XXX] to drive home. It was pouring that night and driving conditions were horrible. I was in the middle lane driving roughly 55-65 mph. about 15 minutes into my drive a light on dash came " engine chip malfunc…”Mar 20, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“On four separate occasions since purchasing the vehicle brand new in October 2021, the emergency braking system has engaged while driving at a high rate of speed on the freeway. These incidents have been reported to the dealership during servicing and they have indicated no faults with the system. Two more incidents ha…”Dec 1, 2023 · Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA owner report
“I find the design of the 2022 GLA Mercedes Benz to be flawed. Just the mere filling gas into the tank can cause the Charcoal Canister to go bad; causing the malfunction light to activate; unknown to consumers. A safety flap should be required over the gas hole to prevent any overflow. Although, the emission control sys…”Jul 17, 2023 · Engine · 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

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

1 recalls · 1 complaints

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

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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