NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Mercedes-Benz Gla Safety Record
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gla has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving a critical gap in its federal safety assessment. Without published crash-test data, there are no star ratings to evaluate for structural integrity or occupant protection. This absence also precludes the calculation of a Safety Index score. The federal record for this model year does, however, indicate a Clean burden band. Furthermore, the GLA shows zero open recalls, and only two unverified owner complaints are on file, suggesting a positive initial outlook in these areas.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a 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 | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gla?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA registers in the "Clean" burden band, a classification reserved for vehicles with no recalls and a minimal volume of owner complaints. For this model year, two unverified allegations have been lodged. Neither incident involved a crash, fire, injury, or death. The Electrical System is cited as the top reported component, appearing in only one of the two submissions. While a two-complaint total for a two-year-old vehicle is a low figure, the small sample size limits the interpretive weight of any component trend. This "Clean" designation pertains solely to recall and complaint data; it does not reflect the vehicle's crashworthiness. No crash-test data for the 2024 GLA or sibling model years are available to provide structural safety context.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gla have any recalls?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no active recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gla?
Two unverified owner allegations have been submitted to NHTSA for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA. The reported components are the Electrical System, cited in one allegation, and an Unknown or Other category, cited in the second. None of the allegations involve a crash, a fire, an injury, or a fatality. These are unverified consumer reports, not established findings.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gla?
Prospective owners of any 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA should consult the free NHTSA recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov. Confirming no open recall campaigns remain on a specific unit is a critical step before finalizing a purchase.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for the 2024 GLA, with no active campaigns, park-outside advisories, or do-not-drive notices recorded by NHTSA.
- Only two unverified owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among them.
- Shoppers should verify their specific vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm no new recall campaigns have been added since the most recent complaint on record.
FAQ2024 Mercedes-Benz Gla safety questions
Was the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gla 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 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gla have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gla 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 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gla?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Gla. 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 2024.
- 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.