NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class Safety Record
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 29 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has not been subjected to federal crash testing. This means the model carries no NHTSA star ratings, and our Safety Index cannot be computed. The available record shows zero open recall campaigns on file and 29 unverified owner complaints. While this indicates a light recall and complaint burden, the lack of crash-test data precludes any conclusion on the vehicle's crash safety performance.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 29 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is notable for the complete absence of recall campaigns: no safety defect has prompted federal action for this model year. This places it in the Light burden band for combined recall and complaint volume. While modest at 29 unverified reports, owner complaints do highlight a concentration within the Power Train category, which accounts for 13 of these allegations. Two complaints mention crash involvement, and two allege injuries, though none describe a fatality. No other model years for this vehicle are present in the crash-test database, meaning no adjacent crash-test record provides context for this generation.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class have any recalls?
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive directives, and no components flagged through a federal recall action for this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
NHTSA has received 29 unverified owner complaints for the 2019 GLA-Class. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Power Train (13 reports), followed by Steering (4), Air Bags (4), Fuel System (3), and Gasoline (3). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
29 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
Any used 2019 GLA-Class purchase should begin with a free VIN-specific recall check at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open campaigns have been issued since the vehicle's original sale. Recall completion status varies by individual vehicle history.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 GLA-Class, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year, and no safety inference can be drawn from that absence.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 GLA-Class, the lowest possible recall exposure a vehicle can carry in NHTSA records.
- Power Train is the single most reported complaint category for this model year, accounting for 13 of the 29 unverified allegations submitted to NHTSA.
- Run a VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchasing any individual 2019 GLA-Class unit, as recall status can differ from one vehicle to the next depending on whether prior campaigns were completed.
FAQ2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class safety questions
Was the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 29 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 29 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.