Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 years to avoid are 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
440
Total complaints
28
Recall campaigns
2014–2026
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Gla 250 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | High complaints + open investigation | 139 | |
| 2016 | High complaints + open investigation | 71 | |
| 2018 | High complaints + open investigation | 69 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 46 | |
| 2017 | High complaints + open investigation | 42 |
Every Gla 250 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 28 | 9 | |
| 2020 | 16 | 5 | |
| 2019avoid | 46 | 11 | |
| 2018avoid | 69 | 12 | |
| 2017avoid | 42 | 9 | |
| 2016avoid | 71 | 4 | |
| 2015avoid | 139 | 5 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Gla 250 years to avoid are 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Gla 250?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Gla 250 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 have?
Across all model years, the Gla 250 has 28 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 440 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.