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2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250, most often about the engine (29% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Gla 250 model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 problems
Engine
27 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
I have mercedes benz Gla 250 year 2015 and the engine light is already appearing in my dash board . I have only driven this car from home to work which is 10-20 miles away. Other issue I have is that when the weather is 30-40 degrees and will have my heater in max I smelt a terrible gas odor coming from my air vents
It appears that when the turbocharger is engaged, coolant leaving the turbocharger is spraying from where a presumably now missing clamp would otherwise form a tight fit around the tubing, which is normally housed beneath heat shielding. The heat shielding has been displaced by the high pressure produced by the hot…
Other or unspecified
16 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 16,500 miles.
I was driving at 45mph during day time, in normal slow-traffic conditions on a california freeway, when my panoramic sunroof exploded. Outside temperature was 66f, I was not driving under a bridge and I didn't hear any noise of impact generated by a foreign object. At the time of the explosion I was passing a truck…
I was driving my 2015 mb gla250 4matic [] and suddenly 5 warning alerts popped on the display and the respective signals turned on the dashboard. The 5 warnings were: 4matic currently unavailable, inoperative ABS, parking break, collision prevention assist plus inoperative and check engine. In addition, the steering…
Transmission
14 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles.
It appears that when the turbocharger is engaged, coolant leaving the turbocharger is spraying from where a presumably now missing clamp would otherwise form a tight fit around the tubing, which is normally housed beneath heat shielding. The heat shielding has been displaced by the high pressure produced by the hot…
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz gla250. While the contactâs daughter was driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. The vehicle was eventually restarted and driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission valve body and conductor plate had failed and needed to…
Body and structure
12 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Back door was ajar and there was no warning display to state the door was not closed completely. I was able to pull out of my driveway and the warning did not display until I was driving. Safety issue especially with small children in the back seat.
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz gla250. The contact stated that the roof panel had detached and was tilted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an estimate for the repair was provided. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21v197000 (structure), but the dealer informed the contact that…
Air bags
12 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles. Parts named most often: srs malfunction warning lamp/light.
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz gla250. While driving various speeds, the air bag and seat belt indicators illuminated and remained lit. The air bag malfunction warning indicator was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 17v627000…
I started the car and I got a message stating the right front air bag malfunctioned. There is a short. I took the car in for repair, there have been several recalls on this model for the air bag, mine is not included. The air bag has shorted out. This is a huge safety issue.
Fuel system
12 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz gla250. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor entering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer Mercedes-Benz of manchester (located at 875 gold street, manchester, nh 03103 [phone]) where it was diagnosed that there was a low pressure fuel line leak and the intake…
Takata recall. I was in an accident in my car in march of 2017 where driver and passanger airbags were deployed. Driver's front tooth was knocked out and left side damaged. Passanger side airbags side airbag deployed but not sure about rest. I don't know if the airbags did what they were supposed to but the car is a…
Electrical
11 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles.
I was driving my 2015 mb gla250 4matic [] and suddenly 5 warning alerts popped on the display and the respective signals turned on the dashboard. The 5 warnings were: 4matic currently unavailable, inoperative ABS, parking break, collision prevention assist plus inoperative and check engine. In addition, the steering…
When vehicle is parked in a space under power lines the vehicle locking system deactivates and the vehicle will not lock. The vehicle must be moved to a space where there no power lines above the vehicle.
Visibility and wipers
8 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 102,500 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz gla250. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, she heard an abnormal gunshot-like sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact then heard glass cracking and realized that the panoramic sunroof had shattered without incident. The…
The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz gla250. The contact stated that the sunroof failed to close completely as needed. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that a plastic part of the roof panel had detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the right and left roof guides, motor glass…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 recalls
Body and structure: roof and pillars
Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, march 22,2024, and august 2, 2024. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21v-197.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2014-2020 c-class, cla, gla, s-class, glc, and gle vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Body and structure: roof and pillars
Risk: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mercedes-benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 3, 2021 and october 26, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017-2020 c300 coupe, c43 coupe amg, c43 amg, 2015-2020 c300, gla250, 2016-2018 c350e, cla45 coupe amg, 2015 c400, s65 amg, 2015-2019 c63 amg, 2016 c450, 2015-2016 gla45 amg, s600, 2016-2020 glc300, 2017-2019 glc43 amg, gle43 coupe amg, 2014-2019 cla250 coupe, 2014-2015 cla45 amg, 2018 glc63 amg, 2014-2017 s550, 2018-2020 s450, 2016-2019 gle63 coupe amg, 2016 gle450 coupe, 2014-2020 s63 amg, 2018-2019 s560, and 2019 glc350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
Infotainment and connectivity: communication
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Mbusa has initiated an over the air (OTA) remote update. Mbusa will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began december 23, 2019. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2019120008.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (ecall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.NHTSA.gov/odi/rcl/2019/rmisc-19v787-4620.pdf
Air bags: frontal
Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in december 6, 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 cla250, cla250 4matic, cla45 amg 4matic, 2015-2018 gla250, gla250 4matic, gla45 amg 4matic, c300 4matic, c63s amg, 2012-2014 c250, c350, c300 4matic, e550 4matic, 2013-2014 c63 amg, 2012-2015 c250 coupe, c350 coupe, c63 amg coupe, 2013-2015 c350 4matic coupe, glk250 4matic bluetec, glk350, glk350 4matic, 2016-2017 c350e, c43 amg, 2015 c400 4matic, 2016-2018 c63 amg, glc300, glc300 4matic, 2017-2018 c300 coupe, c300 4matic coupe, c43 amg, c63 amg coupe, c63s amg coupe, c300 cabriolet, c300 4matic cabriolet, c43 amg cabriolet, c63 amg cabriolet, c63s amg cabriolet, glc300 4matic coupe, glc43 amg, glc43 amg coupe, 2014 e350 coupe, e350 4matic coupe, e350 cabriolet, e400 hybrid, 2015-2017 e400 coupe, e400 4matic coupe, e400 cabriolet, 2014-2017 e550 coupe, e550 cabriolet, b250e, 2014-2016 e250 bluetec, e63 amg 4matic wago
Engine
Risk: Engine damage may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected camshafts, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on december 9, 2015. The recall began on december 23, 2015. Owners may contact mercedes-benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-benz's number for this recall is 2015100006.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-benz USA, llc (mercedes-benz) is recalling certain model year 2015 cla250, cla250 4matic, gla250, gla250 4matic, and 2016 slk300 roadster vehicles manufactured july 17, 2015, to august 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have intake or exhaust camshafts whose welds may fail and possibly cause engine damage.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Front roof panel detachment
Summary
On january 8, 2021, after ongoing review with mercedes benz, the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe21-001 to assess allegations of front roof panel detachments while driving at highway speeds in certain 2015 mercedes-benz (mercedes) c-class vehicles.the subject front roof panel is a stationary panel composed of polycarbonate and is attached to the vehicle via adhesive at the time of manufacture. The panel is found on subject vehicles equipped with panoramic sunroofs. Over time, the subject panels may exhibit cosmetic degradation leading to replacement of the panel, a procedure which entails: removal of the old panel and adhe
Questions about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (27 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); other or unspecified (16 complaints, typically around 16,500 miles); transmission (14 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 15, 2023 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Mercedes-Benz Gla 250?
- It is the most complained-about Gla 250 model year since 2000, with 94 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.