https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz AMG Gla45. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:40:43 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#recall-26V481000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-gla45-2021 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging aut https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-2124991 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1. *Component Failure*: The sunroof/moonroof has stopped functioning correctly due to broken plastic rail guides/sliders, causing issues with opening and closing. Additionally, there's a potential risk of the sunroof detaching from the vehicle due to faulty bonding between the sunroof glass panel and the sliding roof frame. 2. *Safety Risk*: The safety risk is significant, as a detached sunroof ca https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#recall-23V854000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-gla45-2015 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1924082 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The sunroof/moonroof stopped functioning correctly. The plastic rail guides/sliders broke and the sunroof stopped closing and opening correctly. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The sunroof is not properly attached to the broken parts and could be a hazard if it separates from https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1913513 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The transmission is starting to malfunction and is available for inspection. If the car looses power due to loss of pull it could create a hazard. Vehicle has been Inspected my Mercedes and determined to be faulty and this is a common issue with this car. Yes the car makes a grinding noise going into reverse and clunks when going around sharp turns. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1839659 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT I consider this issue a SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE that could be LIFE-THREATENING and all Mercedes-Benz service departments should be alerted to the problem. Mercedes-Benz should issue a revised, more user-friendly label so independent tire shops will not misread the label and over-inflate customers' tires. The tire inflation specifications provided for this vehicle, located both on the B-pillar and g https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1822151 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2015 AMG GLA-45. Sunroof violently broke, opening from front (normal is back) and sticking up 3-4 inches. Luckily this happened in our garage not moving, while simply pushing Close Sunroof button. If this had happened on the highway, it could have ripped off and killed somebody. Dealer says common problem, as soon as I brought the car in they said “sunroof warranty job” but the car is actually o https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1822152 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2015 AMG GLA-45. Sunroof violently broke, opening from front (normal is back) and sticking up 3-4 inches. Luckily this happened in our garage not moving, while simply pushing Close Sunroof button. If this had happened on the highway, it could have ripped off and killed somebody. Dealer says common problem, as soon as I brought the car in they said “sunroof warranty job” but the car is actually o https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#recall-22V365000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-gla45-2021 Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connecti https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#recall-22V365000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-gla45-2019 Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connecti https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#recall-22V232000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-gla45-2021 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the req https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1794474 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT I was driving the car at about 70 mph on an interstate highway during "rush hour" traffic when the Electronic Stabilization icon flashed on the dashboard screen and the car began to decelerate. I pressed on the accelerator pedal but the car continued to coast. A second or two later the dashboard screen flashed a warning stating something like "Brake assist activated" and the vehicle began to aggre https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1794475 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT I was driving the car at about 70 mph on an interstate highway during "rush hour" traffic when the Electronic Stabilization icon flashed on the dashboard screen and the car began to decelerate. I pressed on the accelerator pedal but the car continued to coast. A second or two later the dashboard screen flashed a warning stating something like "Brake assist activated" and the vehicle began to aggre https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1764419 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT I was driving and my car randomly changed to neutral on the highway in traffic. I could not changed the gear and was almost hit by several cars that swirved around me. There is a recall for the 2019 version of the car for this very same issue but it exists in all years prior and Mercedes has not addressed it. This is happening to many of us and is being reported at glaowners.com https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1764420 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT I was driving and my car randomly changed to neutral on the highway in traffic. I could not changed the gear and was almost hit by several cars that swirved around me. There is a recall for the 2019 version of the car for this very same issue but it exists in all years prior and Mercedes has not addressed it. This is happening to many of us and is being reported at glaowners.com https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1764421 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT I was driving and my car randomly changed to neutral on the highway in traffic. I could not changed the gear and was almost hit by several cars that swirved around me. There is a recall for the 2019 version of the car for this very same issue but it exists in all years prior and Mercedes has not addressed it. This is happening to many of us and is being reported at glaowners.com https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#recall-21V354000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-gla45-2021 Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This coul https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#recall-21V229000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-gla45-2018 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 B250e, CLA250, 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250, and AMG GLA45 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#recall-21V229000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-gla45-2017 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 B250e, CLA250, 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250, and AMG GLA45 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#recall-21V197000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-gla45-2016 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Co https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#recall-21V197000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-gla45-2015 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Co https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#recall-21V058000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-gla45-2021 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct veh https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#recall-21V058000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-gla45-2019 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct veh https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#recall-21V058000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-gla45-2018 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct veh https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#recall-21V058000-mercedes-benz-mercedes-benz-amg-gla45-2017 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct veh https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1703200 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT SAFETY SYSTEMS ALL FAILED 7 TIMES WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING, USUALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED, SINCE 08/20/2017, WARNING LIGHTS (ABS, ESP, TRACTION CONTROL. PARKING BRAKE, ETC) STAYED ON UNTIL I COULD GET TO A DEALER. IN SPITE OF WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT (5 TIMES) AND REPROGRAMING, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MERCEDES- BENZ CANNOT FIX THIS OR EVEN DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. THEY ARE WELL AWARE O https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1703201 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT SAFETY SYSTEMS ALL FAILED 7 TIMES WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING, USUALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED, SINCE 08/20/2017, WARNING LIGHTS (ABS, ESP, TRACTION CONTROL. PARKING BRAKE, ETC) STAYED ON UNTIL I COULD GET TO A DEALER. IN SPITE OF WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT (5 TIMES) AND REPROGRAMING, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MERCEDES- BENZ CANNOT FIX THIS OR EVEN DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. THEY ARE WELL AWARE O https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1703202 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT SAFETY SYSTEMS ALL FAILED 7 TIMES WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING, USUALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED, SINCE 08/20/2017, WARNING LIGHTS (ABS, ESP, TRACTION CONTROL. PARKING BRAKE, ETC) STAYED ON UNTIL I COULD GET TO A DEALER. IN SPITE OF WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT (5 TIMES) AND REPROGRAMING, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MERCEDES- BENZ CANNOT FIX THIS OR EVEN DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. THEY ARE WELL AWARE O https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1694808 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT I DISCOVERED FROM THE NHTSA WEBSITE THAT MY VEHICLE HAS AN OPEN RECALL ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG. THE REMEDY SHOWN ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE IS FOR AN AUTHORIZED MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG. TWO M-B DEALERS HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE REMEDY IS NOT YET AVAILABLE. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR MORE THAN 5 YEARS, AND I SUSPECT THIS DEFECT HAS BEEN KNOWN BY MERCEDES-BENZ FOR MOST OF THI https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-amg-gla45#complaint-1693908 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT NEEDING TO FIX THE RECALL FOR SAFETY