Model year guide

2014 Mercedes-benz GLA 250

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Mercedes-benz GLA 250 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 77 on record.

2014 Mercedes-benz GLA 250 — representative photo
Representative photo

2014 Mercedes-benz GLA 250 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2014 Mercedes-benz GLA 250 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2014 Mercedes-benz GLA 250.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2014 Mercedes-benz GLA 250 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Lane Departure
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Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 36

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 36.

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 noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while brakin…

Bulletin LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Brakes · Sep 2026

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 continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis workin…

Bulletin LI82.62-P-078631 · Structure · Sep 2026

Complaint Intermittent shift feel or thud/clunk noise perceived, such as a brief jerk or transmission reaction during certain driving situations. May be most noticeable when transitioning from a coasting condition to accelerator pedal application. May occur in…

Bulletin LI 27.10-P-080851 · Power Train · Aug 2026

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 continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis workin…

Bulletin LI82.62-P-078631 · Structure · Aug 2026

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 travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experi…

Bulletin LI35.30-P-058566 · Power Train · Jul 2026

Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm is…

Bulletin LI82.10-P-078301 · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2026

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 new station change request is triggered, a temporary glitch is causing the Head Unit…

Bulletin LI82.60-P-080383 · Electrical System · Apr 2026

Complaint At low speeds and light brake pressure, brakes will make a groaning or honking noise. Cause Frictional vibrations with very light brake pressure/modulations. Remedy This condition can be duplicated on most vehicles. To validate, use a like for like r…

Bulletin LI42.10-P-079904 · Service Brakes · Oct 2025

Complaint MBUX head unit display with red text box "System Inoperative". ONLY for vehicles with SA code (549+21U) or (549+U19). Cause Head unit software variant. Remedy For all chassis use Xentry to update head unit (A26/17). Target boot software number should…

Bulletin LI54.71-P-078802 · Electrical System · May 2025

Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is elimin…

Bulletin LI33.30-P-056665 · Power Train · May 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GLA 250. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2014 Mercedes-benz GLA 250 vehicles on record

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2014 Mercedes-benz GLA 250 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Mercedes-benz GLA 250 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2014 Mercedes-benz GLA 250. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mercedes-benz GLA 250?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are lane departure.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.