NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class Safety Record
The 2023 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 6 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class currently lacks federal crash-test ratings; NHTSA has not evaluated this model year. Consequently, no Safety Index score can be assigned, nor are there star ratings for occupant protection. The vehicle's recall and complaint record is notably light, showing zero open recall campaigns and only six owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA. This data provides a limited perspective, but without crash-test results, no assessment of collision safety can be made based on federal testing.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and falls in the Light 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 | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 6 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has no recalls on file with NHTSA. This absence of manufacturer acknowledged safety defects stands as the clearest data point for this model year. Six owner complaints have been registered, with two each citing the Engine and Seat Belt. While the seat belt complaints are relevant to crash injury outcomes, these six reports are a thin sample and remain unverified. No crash test data exists for this model year, nor for any sibling years in the federal program, leaving no direct crash performance reference. The GLA-Class is categorized in the Light burden band, indicating a low volume of combined recalls and complaints relative to other vehicles. This burden band status signals low federal activity, but it does not substitute for crash-test results, which are not available.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class have any recalls?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no named recall components, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year in the federal record. Shoppers should still run their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, as the record can be updated at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
NHTSA's complaint database shows six owner-submitted reports for the 2023 GLA-Class. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Engine and Seat Belts, each cited in two reports, followed by single allegations touching the Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System, Suspension, and Power Train. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
6 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
Before purchase, run the specific VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall applies to that individual vehicle. A clean fleet-level record does not guarantee a specific unit is recall-free, and remedies are tied to the VIN.
- NHTSA has no crash-test score for the 2023 GLA-Class specifically, so federal occupant-protection ratings from this program do not exist for this model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2023 GLA-Class in the NHTSA record, making this one of the cleaner model-year entries in the federal database for this nameplate.
- Six unverified owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, with Engine and Seat Belt components each appearing in two of those reports, though none have been confirmed as defects.
- Prospective owners should verify their specific unit's recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, because fleet-level recall data does not guarantee a particular vehicle is free of open remedies.
FAQ2023 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class safety questions
Was the 2023 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 6 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 6 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 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 2023.
- 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.