Power
0–100 km/h
Top speed
Fuel (combined)
What owners say
Overview
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Long-term owner reports for the 2015-2021 generation highlight significant reliability and quality control concerns, including major mechanical failures, persistent interior rattles, and electrical/software glitches. The driving e
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | engine |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 | unknown or other |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 | power train |
| 2018 | 48 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2017 | 32 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2015 | 100 | 0 | engine |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | lane departure |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Specifications
Generation
Version
GLA 250 (221 Hp) Mild Hybrid 8G-DCT
From 2023-2026
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