NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class Safety Record
The 2022 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 4 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class presents a limited federal safety profile, as NHTSA has not conducted crash-testing for this model year. Consequently, no star ratings or Safety Index score are available. The Clean burden band assigned to the vehicle is derived solely from its recall and owner complaint data. That data indicates zero recalls on file and only four owner-reported complaints. None of these complaints allege crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls in the Clean recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 4 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class enters the market without federal crash test ratings. No NHTSA crash test data is available for this model year, nor are there any tested sibling years on record to provide an indication of its structural safety performance. Despite this absence, the vehicle registers in the Clean burden band, a designation derived from its recall and complaint history. NHTSA records show no recalls have been issued for the 2022 GLA-Class. Owner complaints remain exceptionally low, totaling only four unverified reports. None of these four alleged incidents involved a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. The engine was the most frequently cited component, with just two allegations. A single report referenced the Forward Collision Avoidance system. While this system is integral to pre-crash mitigation, one unverified complaint does not establish a pattern or indicate a systemic issue. The Clean burden band for the 2022 GLA-Class thus reflects an absence of recalls and a minimal complaint record.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class have any recalls?
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
Four owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2022 GLA-Class, covering the Engine (2 reports), Forward Collision Avoidance (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1), and Equipment (1). All are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
4 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
Any used buyer should run the specific vehicle's VIN through nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall has been issued after the data on file here was recorded. A clean history at the model level does not guarantee a clean result for an individual VIN.
- NHTSA has no crash-test data for the 2022 GLA-Class specifically, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index exist for this model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for this model year, giving it the lowest possible recall burden in the federal record.
- Four unverified owner complaints were reported, with the Engine drawing two allegations and Forward Collision Avoidance drawing one, but none involved a reported crash, fire, injury, or death.
- Shoppers and current owners should verify their individual VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall campaigns can be added to the federal record after any snapshot of model-level data is taken.
FAQ2022 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class safety questions
Was the 2022 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 4 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 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 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 4 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class 2022.
- 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.