Every 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 22V365000
May 20, 2022Electrical System:SoftwareOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
- Risk
- A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
Full recall details for 22V365000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 21V058000
May 2, 2021Electrical System:SoftwareOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
- Fix
- MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
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2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45. Mercedes-Benz has issued at least 59 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (21)
- Exterior Lighting (8)
- Steering (7)
- Power Train (5)
- Service Brakes (5)
- Visibility/Wiper (4)
Read Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“2019 MERCEDES BENZ GLA 45. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ONLY BEING ABLE TO REVERSE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND IT WOULD BE WEEKS BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD BE REPAIRED.”
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45Aug 2, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11241498
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