Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows	36
model years	2015–2021 (6)
data through	2026-09-20
method	/data/methodology#known-issues
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

mercedes-benz.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2021 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015

Rows

year	cluster_id	label	component_code	complaint_count	date_range	source_complaint_count	reviewed_at
2021	gla-class-2021-backup-camera-recall-parts	Rearview camera recall repair parts unavailable	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION	2	2021-09 → 2022-10	20	2026-08-03
2021	gla-class-2021-cylinder-head-stalling	Cylinder head failure and engine stalling	ENGINE	6	2023-09 → 2026-04	20	2026-08-03
2021	gla-class-2021-tire-wear-pressure	Tire wear and pressure placard discrepancies	TIRES	4	2022-06 → 2024-04	20	2026-08-03
2021	gla-class-2021-electrical-moisture-intrusion	Electrical system short circuit from clogged drainage	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2	2023-09 → 2026-06	20	2026-08-03
2019	gla-2019-transmission-shifts-to-neutral	Transmission shifts to neutral without warning	POWER TRAIN	10	2021-08 → 2026-01	29	2026-09-02
2019	gla-2019-rear-differential-failure	Rear differential noise and failure	POWER TRAIN	3	2024-03 → 2024-08	29	2026-09-02
2019	gla-2019-fuel-odor-rail-leak	Fuel odor from leaking fuel rail	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	3	2024-01 → 2025-10	29	2026-09-02
2019	gla-2019-water-intrusion-sunroof-pillars	Water intrusion near sunroof and pillars	VISIBILITY	2	2024-02 → 2025-10	29	2026-09-02
2019	gla-2019-airbag-clock-spring-deployment	Airbag clock spring failure and unwarranted deployment	AIR BAGS	2	2022-05 → 2025-03	29	2026-09-02
2018	gla-2018-crankcase-vent-valve-p052e	Crankcase ventilation valve fault (P052E)	ENGINE	8	2024-04 → 2026-06	49	2026-07-15
2018	gla-2018-instrument-cluster-failure	Instrument cluster and electrical display failures	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6	2022-11 → 2026-06	49	2026-07-15
2018	gla-2018-sunroof-shatter	Panoramic sunroof glass shatter and panel detachment	STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4	2021-10 → 2026-07	49	2026-07-15
2018	gla-2018-sunroof-water-leak	Sunroof failure to close and water leak	VISIBILITY	3	2024-07 → 2025-10	49	2026-07-15
2018	gla-2018-rear-differential-noise	Rear differential and rear-end noise	POWER TRAIN	4	2017-10 → 2025-07	49	2026-07-15
2018	gla-2018-transmission-neutral-shift	Transmission shift to neutral and power loss	POWER TRAIN	6	2022-07 → 2025-09	49	2026-07-15
2018	gla-2018-fuel-odor	Fuel odor in cabin and fuel leak	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	4	2023-03 → 2025-02	49	2026-07-15
2018	gla-2018-airbag-clockspring	Airbag warning light and clockspring fracture	AIR BAGS	4	2018-04 → 2023-03	49	2026-07-15
2017	gla-class-2017-sunroof-failure	Sunroof panel failure to open or close	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5	2020-09 → 2025-08	33	2026-08-30
2017	gla-class-2017-crankcase-vent-valve	Crankcase ventilation valve fault code P052E-71	ENGINE	3	2024-02 → 2025-07	33	2026-08-30
2017	gla-class-2017-fuel-odor-cabin	Fuel odor inside cabin	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3	2024-01 → 2024-02	33	2026-08-30
2017	gla-class-2017-neutral-shift	Unexpected shift to neutral while driving	POWER TRAIN, ENGINE	3	2018-11 → 2022-09	33	2026-08-30
2017	gla-class-2017-recall-parts-delay	Recall repair parts unavailable	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE	6	2017-07 → 2021-05	33	2026-08-30
2017	gla-class-2017-instrument-cluster	Instrument cluster and warning light malfunction	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3	2022-07 → 2026-07	33	2026-08-30
2017	gla-class-2017-tire-alignment-wear	Uneven front tire wear from alignment issue	TIRES	2	2026-05 → 2026-05	33	2026-08-30
2017	gla-class-2017-airbag-clockspring	Air bag warning light with clock spring or steering fault	AIR BAGS	3	2022-12 → 2025-09	33	2026-08-30
2016	gla250-2016-neutral-shift-while-driving	Transmission shifts to neutral while driving	POWER TRAIN	13	2018-01 → 2024-08	51	2026-08-29
2016	gla250-2016-crankcase-ventilation-fault	Crankcase ventilation valve fault code P052E	ENGINE	6	2022-08 → 2026-01	51	2026-08-29
2016	gla250-2016-panoramic-sunroof-failure	Panoramic sunroof track and seal failure	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6	2017-02 → 2026-04	51	2026-08-29
2016	gla250-2016-airbag-warning-horn-failure	Airbag warning light with horn failure	STEERING, AIR BAGS	3	2023-06 → 2025-10	51	2026-08-29
2016	gla250-2016-takata-recall-parts-unavailable	Takata air bag recall parts unavailable	AIR BAGS	3	2017-11 → 2018-03	51	2026-08-29
2016	gla250-2016-fuel-leak-gasoline-odor	Fuel leak and gasoline odor	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	4	2020-04 → 2024-04	51	2026-08-29
2015	gla-class-2015-panoramic-sunroof-failure	Panoramic sunroof shattering and rail failure	STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY	15	2017-07 → 2026-04	100	2026-08-26
2015	gla-class-2015-pcv-valve-stall	Crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve failure	ENGINE	16	2020-07 → 2025-08	100	2026-08-26
2015	gla-class-2015-transmission-neutral-shift	Transmission shifts to neutral while driving	POWER TRAIN	14	2015-12 → 2024-08	100	2026-08-26
2015	gla-class-2015-takata-airbag-recall-parts	Takata air bag recall repair parts unavailable	AIR BAGS	7	2017-11 → 2020-09	100	2026-08-26
2015	gla-class-2015-collision-assist-false-alert	Forward collision assist false activation	SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE	8	2015-04 → 2026-02	100	2026-08-26

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/gla-class

@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_mercedes_benz_gla_class_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/gla-class}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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