NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class Safety Record
The 2021 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 20 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents a limited federal safety profile. NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year, which means no star ratings are available, nor is a Safety Index score computed. The recall and complaint record is light: zero open recall campaigns are on file, and owners have submitted 20 unverified complaints. This absence of crash-test data precludes any definitive safety assessment from NHTSA's program for the 2021 GLA-Class.
The 2021 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 federal 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 | 20 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
No recalls are on file for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. It sits in the Light burden band, a designation reflecting its low volume of combined recalls and complaints relative to other vehicles in the NHTSA database. There are 20 unverified owner complaints. These complaints primarily involve engine issues, with electrical and braking concerns also noted. Of these, two allege injuries and one alleges a crash. NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 GLA-Class, and no sibling model years of this generation have published crash-test results for comparison. The Light burden band classification reflects only the vehicle's recall and complaint record; it does not assess crashworthiness.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class have any recalls?
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no remedy campaigns associated with this model year in the federal database.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
Owners have filed 20 unverified complaints with NHTSA covering the 2021 GLA-Class. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Engine (7 reports), Unknown or Other issues (5), Electrical System (4), Service Brakes (3), Fuel and Propulsion System (3), and Structure (2). These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
20 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
Before purchasing a used 2021 GLA-Class, a VIN check via nhtsa.gov is essential to confirm the status of any open recalls. Recall completion is tracked by individual VIN, meaning not all vehicles in a campaign may have received the necessary repairs prior to resale.
- NHTSA recorded zero recall campaigns for the 2021 GLA-Class specifically, meaning no manufacturer safety campaign has been logged for this model year in the federal database.
- The 20 unverified owner complaints on file for this model year include one alleged crash and two alleged injuries, with the Engine category drawing the highest number of reports at seven.
- No NHTSA crash-test results exist for the 2021 GLA-Class, and no tested sibling years from the same generation are on file to provide a platform-level crashworthiness reference.
- The Light burden band assigned to this model year is based solely on recall and complaint volume and cannot be used as a substitute for a crash-test rating or compared to a star-rated vehicle's Safety Index.
FAQ2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class safety questions
Was the 2021 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 20 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 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 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 20 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 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 2021.
- 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.