2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
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The bulk complaint records for the 2026 GLA are being verified. Complaint counts and the component chart are withheld while the download contains fewer records than a valid live count, or the download is unavailable. You can search the complaints directly at NHTSA.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
2026 GLA Recall Records
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 26V134000
Mercedes-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.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
2026 GLA Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LI46.10-P-080896 | Sep 26, 2026 | STEERING | Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering. Cause Noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. Remedy Remove the horn contact plate and check the slee… | 11038188 |
| LI42.10-P-078779 | Sep 22, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticea… | 11038186 |
| LI82.60-P-080383 | Sep 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Complaint Radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations. The UI continues to show the old station’s artwork instead of updating to the new one. Cause When a… | 11038174 |
| LI82.62-P-078631 | Sep 14, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise c… | 11038217 |
| LI27.19-P-080869 | Aug 29, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Complaint Temporary no start condition with check engine light and multiple warning messages. When performing a quick test, the following fault code is stored in Y3/14 ‑ Trans… | 11037210 |
| LI54.71-P-080349 | Aug 26, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Complaint Frequent rear view camera flap actuations and/or noise associated. NOTE: Rear view camera functions are NOT affected and still perform in accordance with regulatory re… | 11036609 |
| LI72.20-P-075746 | Aug 24, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EXAMPLE: when stored in trouser pocket,… | 11036511 |
| PSL-NCU Return Parts 8/21 | Aug 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadlin… | 11036343 |
| LI54.65-P-080132 | Aug 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Complaint 1. General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active Parking and Parking Assist Inoperative" on Instrument Cluster 5… | 11036142 |
| LI82.62-P-078631 | Aug 6, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise c… | 11036101 |
| LI54.21-P-080326 | Jul 24, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Complaint CEL light on with no drivability concerns. Cause Signal timing error. Remedy 167, 465: SW has been released. Update the FSAM to the latest SW version. 290, 118, 243, 2… | 11035217 |
| LI35.30-P-058566 | Jul 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of tr… | 11035005 |
| LI82.60-P-080383 | Jul 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Complaint Radio station cover art does not refresh when switching stations. The UI continues to show the old station’s artwork instead of updating to the new one. Cause When a… | 11034888 |
| LI54.21-P-080326 | Jul 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | Complaint CEL light on with no drivability concerns. Cause Signal timing error. Remedy 167: SW has been released. Update the FSAM to the latest SW version. 465, 290, 118, 243, 2… | 11034506 |
| PSL-NCU Return Parts 6/19 | Jun 19, 2026 | ENGINE, VISIBILITY/WIPER | Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadlin… | 11034064 |
| LI00.20-P-080703 | Jun 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Complaint Service code B1 displayed in the customer menu does not match the workshop code displayed in the workshop menu, e.g., 505 or 550A, which includes a service A. Cause Th… | 11033855 |
| NCU - 2026050007 | Jun 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Update Digital Operator's Manual. 1. Connect XENTRY Diagnosis. 2. Update Digital Operator's Manual. To do this, select menu item "Quick test view → A26/17 - MBUX multimedia sy… | 11034045 |
| LI54.71-P-080349 | Jun 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY | Complaint Frequent rear view camera flap actuations and/or noise associated. NOTE: Rear view camera functions are NOT affected and still perform in accordance with regulatory re… | 11033251 |
| LI82.85-P-080507 | May 26, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the instrume… | 11033185 |
| LI46.15-P-070510 | May 22, 2026 | STEERING | Complaint Noises from the area of the steering column. - Creaking - Squeaking - Chattering - Humming - Grinding Cause At present, there are no known noise problems with the stee… | 11033019 |
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