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NHTSA has only 5 owner complaints on file for the 2022 GLA-Class, and none mention a crash, fire or injury[1]. It also has 2 recalls, including a door-lock recall that can affect the electronic parking brake[2][3].

5owner complaints[1]
2recalls[2]
22–28MPG combined (EPA)[4]

Reported problems

The complaint file is small. NHTSA lists 5 complaints, with no crashes, fires, injuries or deaths reported[1]. Complaints are owner reports that nobody has verified, and one complaint can name more than one component.

Here is how the complaints split by component group:

Component group Complaints
Engine[5] 2
Equipment[6] 1
Fuel/propulsion system[7] 1
Forward collision avoidance[8] 1
Electrical system[9] 1

These numbers are too small to call any group a common problem. In the complaint texts we read, here is what owners describe:

We did not have complaint text for the equipment or electrical reports[6][9].

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year[2]. Newest first[3][10]:

VINs involved in the door-lock recall have been searchable on NHTSA.gov since July 31, 2026[3].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the version. All four use a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with an Automatic (AM8) and premium fuel[11][4][12][13].

Version City / Highway / Combined MPG Est. annual fuel cost
GLA250, front-wheel drive[4] 24 / 34 / 28 $2,950
GLA250 4matic, all-wheel drive[12] 23 / 32 / 26 $3,150
AMG GLA35 4matic, all-wheel drive[11] 22 / 30 / 25 $3,300
AMG GLA45 4matic, all-wheel drive[13] 19 / 25 / 22 $3,750

EPA's fuel cost estimate uses its current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the car was new.

Engine and size

EPA lists the 2.0L 4-cylinder at 221 to 382 hp, depending on version[14].

The size figures below are Canadian-market specifications for the GLA 250 4MATIC[15]. They can differ slightly from US models.

Measure Value
Length[15] 174 in
Width[15] 72 in
Height[15] 63 in
Wheelbase[15] 107 in
Curb weight[15] 3,450 lb

How 2022 compares with other years

2015: 94 complaints, 5 recalls20152016: 50 complaints, 4 recalls20162017: 31 complaints, 9 recalls20172018: 50 complaints, 12 recalls20182019: 29 complaints, 11 recalls20192020: 11 complaints, 5 recalls20202021: 21 complaints, 9 recalls20212022: 5 complaints, 2 recalls520222023: 8 complaints, 1 recalls20232024: 2 complaints, 2 recalls20242025: 3 complaints, 1 recalls20252026: 2 complaints, 1 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each GLA-Class model year. The 2022 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2015945
2016504
2017319
20185012
20192911
2020115
2021219
202252
202381
202422
202531
202621

NHTSA counts for each GLA-Class model year show 2022 with 5 complaints and 2 recalls[2]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so read them as rough context.

So 2022 sits near the low end for complaints, but it is not the lowest year on the list[2].

Should you buy a used 2022 GLA-Class?

The complaint file for this model year is very small, and it shows no crashes, fires or injuries[1]. That is a low count, but a handful of reports cannot prove how any car will hold up. Ask for proof that the door-lock recall 26V481 and the headlight recall 23V662 were handled[3][10]. VINs for the door-lock recall can be searched on NHTSA.gov[3]. The door-lock remedy is phased, so a dealer may not be able to fix every car right away[3]. Pick the version by fuel use as well as power, since combined MPG runs from 22 to 28 across the four versions[4][13].

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
NHTSA has 5 complaints, with engine the largest group at 2[1][5]. The sample is too small to call anything a common problem.
Does the 2022 GLA-Class have any recalls?
Yes, 2[2]. They cover the driver's door lock (26V481) and headlight adjustment (23V662)[2][3][10].
What MPG does the 2022 GLA-Class get?
EPA combined ratings run from 22 MPG for the AMG GLA45 4matic to 28 MPG for the front-wheel-drive GLA250[13][4].
Is the 2022 GLA-Class reliable?
Our data shows 5 owner complaints and no reported crashes, fires or injuries[1]. It does not measure long-term reliability.
How much horsepower does the 2022 GLA-Class have?
EPA lists 221 to 382 hp depending on version[14].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. Recall 26V481, filed July 24, 2026: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Lock. NHTSA recall database
  4. EPA rating for GLA250, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM8), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 34 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. 2 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 1 complaints name the equipment component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 1 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 1 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 1 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. Recall 23V662, filed October 2, 2023: Exterior Lighting › Headlights. NHTSA recall database
  11. EPA rating for AMG GLA35 4matic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  12. EPA rating for GLA250 4matic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 32 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  13. EPA rating for AMG GLA45 4matic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 25 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  14. EPA Test Car List, 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 221 to 382 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  15. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, GLA CLASS GLA 250 4MATIC 4DR SUV AWD: length 174 in, width 72 in, height 63 in, wheelbase 107 in, curb weight 3,450 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.