Mercedes-Benz GLA recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 44 safety recalls naming the Mercedes-Benz GLA, launched from 2015 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Mercedes-Benz GLA recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 44
- 2015 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 13 November 2025
- R/2025/439
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Mercedes-Benz GLA recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
SRPC2515 - Short-range sensor front
R/2025/439, launched 13 November 2025, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the EQA
Defect: 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.
Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the short-range sensor on the affected vehicles
SRPC2415 - Sealing Ring of Exhaust Manifold
R/2024/392, launched 18 October 2024, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the sealing ring between the exhaust manifold and turbocharger might be missing.
Remedy: Retrofit the sealing ring on the affected vehicles.
SRPC2404 – Backup function of steering software
R/2024/166, launched 6 May 2024. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, CLA, EQA, EQB, GLB
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Update the software of the electric steering on the affected vehicles.
On affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.
R/2024/024, launched 7 February 2024, 45 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, C-Class, CLA, GLC, S-Class
Defect: On affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.
Remedy: Check the front fixed element of the panoramic sliding sunroof and replace if necessary.
LOCKING PAWL SPRING OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE DOOR LOCKS MIGHT NOT BE GREASED CORRECTLY
R/2021/437, launched 14 January 2022, 2,829 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, CLA
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Conduct greasing of the locking pawl spring on the affected vehicles.
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/130, launched 1 December 2021, 21 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C-Class, CLA, E-Class, G Class, GLC, GLE, M/gle/gl/gls-Class, SL
Defect: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/107, launched 1 December 2021, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, GLC
Defect: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/106, launched 1 December 2021, 23 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C-Class, CLA, E-Class, GLC, M/gle/gl/gls-Class, S-Class
Defect: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/376, launched 29 November 2021, 50,390 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, AMG GT, AMG GT Coupe, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQC, G Class, GLC, GLE, M/gle/gl/gls-Class, S-Class, SL, SLK and SLC
Defect: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
VEHICLES WITH A PANORAMIC SUNROOFTHE POLYCARBONATE PANEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BONDED CORRECTLY DURING A PRIOR SERVICE REPAIR
R/2021/274, launched 20 August 2021, 61 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, C-Class, CLA, GLC, GLE, S-Class
Defect: The polycarbonate panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.
Remedy: Remove the bonded panel and install a new polycarbonate panel if required.
A BORE IN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/202, launched 21 July 2021, 13,707 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, CLA
Defect: A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Check the steering shaft on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/110, launched 13 May 2021, 108,971 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, AMG GT, AMG GT Coupe, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQC, G Class, GLC, GLE, M/gle/gl/gls-Class, S-Class, SL, SLK and SLC
Defect: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/120, launched 11 May 2021, 86,604 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, AMG GT, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQC, G Class, GLC, GLE, M/gle/gl/gls-Class, S-Class, SL, SLK and SLC
Defect: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/111, launched 10 May 2021, 90,716 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, AMG GT, AMG GT Coupe, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQC, G Class, GLC, GLE, M/gle/gl/gls-Class, S-Class, SL, SLK and SLC
Defect: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/134, launched 5 May 2021, 162,581 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, AMG GT, AMG GT Coupe, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQC, G Class, GLC, GLE, M/gle/gl/gls-Class, S-Class, SL, SLK and SLC
Defect: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/133, launched 5 May 2021, 106,665 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, AMG GT, AMG GT Coupe, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQC, G Class, GLC, GLE, M/gle/gl/gls-Class, S-Class, SL, SLK and SLC
Defect: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/132, launched 5 May 2021, 10,410 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, AMG GT, AMG GT Coupe, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQC, G Class, GLC, GLE, M/gle/gl/gls-Class, S-Class, SL, SLK and SLC
Defect: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/131, launched 5 May 2021, 81,267 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, AMG GT, AMG GT Coupe, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, EQC, G Class, GLC, GLE, M/gle/gl/gls-Class, S-Class, SL, SLK and SLC
Defect: The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.
THE VARIANT OF SPARK PLUGS INSTALLED MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/084, launched 15 April 2021, 7 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, CLA
Defect: The variant of spark plugs installed may not meet specifications.
Remedy: Replace the spark plugs on the affected vehicles.
THE SOFTWARE OF CERTAIN COMMUNICATION MODULES MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/083, launched 30 March 2021, 36 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, C-Class, CLS, E-Class, GLC, SL, SLK and SLC
Defect: The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications.
Remedy: Carry out an update to the software of the communication module on affected vehicles.
THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MAY BE DEACTIVATED
R/2021/082, launched 30 March 2021, 24 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, E-Class, GLC, GLE, S-Class, SLK and SLC
Defect: The communication module may be deactivated
Remedy: Carry out a check of the configuration of the communication module on affected vehicles and if necessary activate the communication module.
THE GROUND CONNECTION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/066, launched 23 March 2021, 41 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The ground connection of the passenger airbag might not meet specifications.
Remedy: Check the ground connection of the passenger airbag and rework it if necessary.
THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE CONTROL UNIT BOX MIGHT NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION
R/2020/332, launched 2 December 2020, 70 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class
Defect: The screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification.
Remedy: Check the screw connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.
THE OIL SUPPLY LINE OF THE TURBOCHARGER MAY LEAK
R/2020/262, launched 12 October 2020, 1,074 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, CLA, GLB
Defect: The oil supply line of the turbocharger might leak
Remedy: Check the oil supply line of the turbocharger on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary
THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM (eCall) DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION
R/2020/236, launched 6 October 2020, 3,127 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, AMG GT, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, G Class, GLC, S-Class, SL, SLK and SLC
Defect: On affected vehicles the software of the communication module for the emergency call system does not meet the specification
Remedy: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system
THE BOLTS ON THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
R/2020/198, launched 2 September 2020, 11 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class
Defect: The bolts on the rear axle might not be tightened correctly
Remedy: Check the tightening of the bolts on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary
DRIVER'S AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR HOUSING FAILURE DURING DEPLOYMENT
R/2018/168, launched 14 August 2018, 421 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, GLC
Defect: 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.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the driver’s airbag
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
R/2018/130, launched 11 June 2018, 78,608 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, GLC
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components
STEERING COMPONENTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
R/2018/098, launched 11 May 2018, 74,329 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, GLC
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
R/2018/069, launched 9 April 2018, 67,027 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, GLC
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
R/2017/282, launched 18 December 2017, 46,093 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, GLC
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
VACUUM LINE BRAKE BOOSTER MAY BREAK
R/2017/179, launched 20 June 2017, 4,787 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, CLA
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the vacuum line on the brake booster with a quality assured component.
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2017/177, launched 20 June 2017, 1,034 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, CLA, E-Class
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag assembly.
RIGHT WINDOW AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY AS INTENDED
R/2017/162, launched 20 June 2017, 17 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CLA
Defect: The right widow airbag may not meet specification. As a result it may not deploy in the event of an accident.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the right window air bag.
LEFT WINDOW AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
R/2017/161, launched 20 June 2017, 15 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CLA
Defect: The left widow airbag may not meet specification. As a result it may not deploy in the event of an accident.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the left window air bag.
STARTING CURRENT LIMITER MAY OVERLOAD
R/2017/096, launched 20 June 2017, 74,444 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, E-Class, GLC
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter.
FAULTY CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO PERFORM OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION
R/2017/124, launched 19 April 2017, 42 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C-Class, CLA, CLS, Cl Class, E-Class, GLC, M Class, S-Class, SLK and SLC
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
VEHICLE MAY STALL
R/2016/124, launched 28 September 2016, 38 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, CLA
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the dual clutch of the transmission.
RISK OF FIRE
R/2015/259, launched 21 January 2016, 1,327 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, SLK and SLC
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.
ENGINE MAY FAIL
R/2015/210, launched 19 November 2015, 395 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, E-Class, SLK and SLC
Defect: The camshaft could break and damage the engine due to it not being manufactured to the correct specification. If the condition occurs it will lead to a sudden loss of drive thereby increasing the risk of a collision.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the exhaust camshaft.
ENGINE MAY FAIL
R/2015/209, launched 19 November 2015, 4 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SLK and SLC
Defect: On certain petrol engines the camshafts may not have been correctly manufactured. They may fail causing engine damage and the engine to stall
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace camshafts.
ENGINE MAY FAIL
R/2015/208, launched 19 November 2015, 14 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CLA, SLK and SLC
Defect: The camshaft could break and damage the engine due to it not being manufactured to the correct specification. If the condition occurs it will lead to a sudden loss of drive thereby increasing the risk of a collision.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the intake camshaft.
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
R/2015/145, launched 12 August 2015, 1,028 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, CLA
Defect: Certain fuses in the passenger's footwell may not have been fitted correctly. This may adversely affect the instrument cluster windscreen wipers and the passenger seat occupancy recognition system. In certain conditions this may cause the passenger's air bag not to deploy in an accident.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check fuses and if necessary replace fuse box.
OIL MAY LEAK
R/2014/182, launched 16 January 2015, 61,672 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLS, E-Class, M Class, SLK and SLC
Defect: On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Mercedes-Benz GLA, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.