NHTSA Safety Recalls
2026 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 Recalls
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2026 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
NHTSA 26V134000- The defect
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.
- The risk
- A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair the bowden cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 13, 2026.
Reported June 3, 2026 by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2026 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.