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Mercedes-Benz GLA recalls

DVSA has published 45 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz GLA since 2015, 26 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 1,154,069 UK vehicles of this model.

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The latest 40 Mercedes-Benz GLA recalls

  1. EQA, GLA · srpc2515 - short-range sensor front

    13 Nov 2025 · R/2025/439

    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.

    Fix: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the short-range sensor on the affected vehicles

    2 vehicles · built 6 May 2025 to 7 May 2025

  2. GLA · srpc2415 - sealing ring of exhaust manifold

    18 Oct 2024 · R/2024/392

    On affected vehicles the sealing ring between the exhaust manifold and turbocharger might be missing.

    Fix: Retrofit the sealing ring on the affected vehicles.

    2 vehicles · built 17 May 2023 to 17 May 2023

  3. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA, EQA, EQB, GLA, GLB · srpc2404 – backup function of steering software

    6 May 2024 · R/2024/166

    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.

    Fix: Update the software of the electric steering on the affected vehicles.

    24,084 vehicles · built 24 Jun 2019 to 31 Jan 2024

  4. A CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA(117), GLA, GLC, S-CLASS · on affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

    7 Feb 2024 · R/2024/024

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

    Fix: Check the front fixed element of the panoramic sliding sunroof and replace if necessary.

    45 vehicles · built 15 Dec 2014 to 25 Apr 2016

  5. A CLASS, CLA(118), GLA · locking pawl spring of the left hand side door locks might not be greased correctly

    14 Jan 2022 · R/2021/437

    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.

    Fix: Conduct greasing of the locking pawl spring on the affected vehicles.

    2,829 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2020 to 3 Feb 2021

  6. C-CLASS, CLA, E-CLASS, GL, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    1 Dec 2021 · R/2021/106

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    23 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  7. AMG GT, C-CLASS, E-CLASS, GLA, GLC · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    1 Dec 2021 · R/2021/107

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    6 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  8. C-CLASS, CLA(117), E-CLASS, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLS-CLASS, M, SL · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    1 Dec 2021 · R/2021/130

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    21 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  9. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL 231, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    29 Nov 2021 · R/2021/376

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    50,390 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  10. A CLASS(176), C-CLASS, CLA(117), GLA, GLC, GLE COUPE, S-CLASS · vehicles with a panoramic sunroofthe polycarbonate panel may not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair

    20 Aug 2021 · R/2021/274

    The polycarbonate panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

    Fix: Remove the bonded panel and install a new polycarbonate panel if required.

    61 vehicles · built 30 Jul 2013 to 29 Oct 2019

  11. A CLASS(176), B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), CLA(117), GLA · a bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications

    21 Jul 2021 · R/2021/202

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

    Fix: Check the steering shaft on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    13,707 vehicles · built 30 Nov 2016 to 28 Feb 2017

  12. A CLASS, A CLASS (177), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA, CLS, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS, GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    13 May 2021 · R/2021/110

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    108,971 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  13. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    11 May 2021 · R/2021/120

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    86,604 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  14. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA, CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTABLE, CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL 231, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    10 May 2021 · R/2021/111

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    90,716 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  15. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    5 May 2021 · R/2021/132

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    10,410 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  16. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL, SLC, SLK · the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    5 May 2021 · R/2021/133

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    106,665 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  17. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    5 May 2021 · R/2021/131

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    81,267 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  18. A CLASS (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, AMG GT COUPE, B CLASS, B CLASS (246), B CLASS(242), C-CLASS, CLA(117), CLA(118), CLS(218), CLS(257), CONVERTIBLE, E-CLASS, E-CLASS COUPE, EQC, G CLASS, GL, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLE COUPE, GLS(167), GLS-CLASS, M, S-CLASS, S-CLASS COUPE, SL CLASS, SLC, SLK · the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications

    5 May 2021 · R/2021/134

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    162,581 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan 2021

  19. A CLASS, CLA, GLA · the variant of spark plugs installed may not meet specifications

    15 Apr 2021 · R/2021/084

    The variant of spark plugs installed may not meet specifications.

    Fix: Replace the spark plugs on the affected vehicles.

    7 vehicles · built 3 Sep 2019 to 24 Aug 2020

  20. A CLASS, C-CLASS, CLS, E-CLASS, GLA, GLC, SL, SLC, SLK · the software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications

    30 Mar 2021 · R/2021/083

    The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications.

    Fix: Carry out an update to the software of the communication module on affected vehicles.

    36 vehicles · built 3 Feb 2017 to 11 Mar 2020

  21. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, E-CLASS, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, S-CLASS, SLC, SLK · the communication module may be deactivated

    30 Mar 2021 · R/2021/082

    The communication module may be deactivated

    Fix: Carry out a check of the configuration of the communication module on affected vehicles and if necessary activate the communication module.

    24 vehicles · built 3 May 2016 to 2 Jul 2020

  22. GLA · the ground connection of the passenger air bag might not meet specifications

    23 Mar 2021 · R/2021/066

    The ground connection of the passenger airbag might not meet specifications.

    Fix: Check the ground connection of the passenger airbag and rework it if necessary.

    41 vehicles · built 26 May 2020 to 2 Jul 2020

  23. A CLASS, GLA · the screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification

    2 Dec 2020 · R/2020/332

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

    Fix: Check the screw connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

    70 vehicles · built 20 May 2019 to 18 Jun 2019

  24. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLB · the oil supply line of the turbocharger may leak

    12 Oct 2020 · R/2020/262

    The oil supply line of the turbocharger might leak

    Fix: Check the oil supply line of the turbocharger on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary

    1,074 vehicles · built 21 Oct 2019 to 26 Jun 2020

  25. A CLASS, AMG GT, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, CLS, E-CLASS, G CLASS, GLA, GLC, S-CLASS, SL, SLC · the emergency call system (ecall) does not meet the specification

    6 Oct 2020 · R/2020/236

    On affected vehicles the software of the communication module for the emergency call system does not meet the specification

    Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system

    3,127 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2017 to 30 Sep 2018

  26. A CLASS, GLA · the bolts on the rear axle may not be tightened correctly

    2 Sep 2020 · R/2020/198

    The bolts on the rear axle might not be tightened correctly

    Fix: Check the tightening of the bolts on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary

    11 vehicles · built 9 Oct 2019 to 17 Oct 2019

  27. A CLASS, C-CLASS, E-CLASS, GLA, GLC · driver's airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment

    14 Aug 2018 · R/2018/168

    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.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag

    421 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2018 to 30 Mar 2018

  28. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLC · electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded

    11 Jun 2018 · R/2018/130

    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.

    Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components

    78,608 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017

  29. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLC · steering components may be insufficiently grounded

    11 May 2018 · R/2018/098

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    74,329 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017

  30. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLC · electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded

    9 Apr 2018 · R/2018/069

    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.

    Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.

    67,027 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017

  31. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, GLA, GLC · electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded

    18 Dec 2017 · R/2017/282

    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.

    Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.

    46,093 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017

  32. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA, E-CLASS, GLA · airbag may not deploy correctly

    20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/177

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag assembly.

    1,034 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2016 to 31 Mar 2017

  33. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA, GLA · vacuum line brake booster may break

    20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/179

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the vacuum line on the brake booster with a quality assured component.

    4,787 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2013

  34. A CLASS, B CLASS, C-CLASS, CLA, E-CLASS, GLA, GLC · starting current limiter may overload

    20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/096

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter.

    74,444 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2014 to 28 Feb 2017

  35. CLA, GLA · left window airbag may not deploy as intended

    20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/161

    The left widow airbag may not meet specification. As a result it may not deploy in the event of an accident.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the left window air bag.

    15 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2016 to 31 Mar 2017

  36. CLA, GLA · right window airbag may fail to deploy as intended

    20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/162

    The right widow airbag may not meet specification. As a result it may not deploy in the event of an accident.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the right window air bag.

    17 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2016 to 31 Mar 2017

  37. CLA, GLA · left and right window airbags may fail to deploy as intended

    20 Jun 2017 · R/2017/160

    The left and right widow airbags may not meet specification. As a result they may not deploy in the event of an accident.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the left and right window air bags.

    1 vehicle

  38. C-CLASS, CL CLASS, CLA, CLS, E-CLASS, GLA, GLC, M CLASS, S CLASS, SLK · faulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification

    19 Apr 2017 · R/2017/124

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.

    42 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Mar 2017

  39. A CLASS, CLA, GLA · vehicle may stall

    28 Sep 2016 · R/2016/124

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the dual clutch of the transmission.

    38 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2015 to 30 Nov 2015

  40. A CLASS, B CLASS, C CLASS, CLA, CLS, E CLASS, GLA, SLC, SLK-CLASS · risk of fire

    21 Jan 2016 · R/2015/259

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.

    1,327 vehicles · built 28 Oct 2015 to 19 Nov 2015

Older Mercedes-Benz GLA recalls

  1. A CLASS, B CLASS, C CLASS, CLA, E CLASS, GLA, SLK-CLASS · engine may fail19 Nov 2015 · R/2015/210
  2. GLA, SLK-CLASS · engine may fail19 Nov 2015 · R/2015/209
  3. CLA, GLA, SLK-CLASS · engine may fail19 Nov 2015 · R/2015/208
  4. A CLASS, B CLASS, CLA, GLA · front passenger airbag may not deploy12 Aug 2015 · R/2015/145
  5. A CLASS, B CLASS, C CLASS, CLA, CLS, E CLASS, GLA, M CLASS, SLK-CLASS · oil may leak16 Jan 2015 · R/2014/182

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.