Most common 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 complaints by model year
Best AMG GLA45 years: 2020, 2016, 2018. Compare all years →
2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 recalls (4)
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024.
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45…
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge.
Communication
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge.
Air bags › Frontal
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45:
Front Roof Panel Detachment
On January 8, 2021, after ongoing review with Mercedes Benz, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-001 to assess allegations of front roof panel detachments while driving at highway speeds in certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes) C-Class vehicles.The subject front roof panel is a stationary panel composed of polycarbonate and is attached to the…
What 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 owners say
Engine & cooling
I was driving and my car randomly changed to neutral on the highway in traffic. I could not changed the gear and was almost hit by several cars that swirved around me. There is a recall for the 2019 version of the car for this very same issue but it exists in all years prior and Mercedes has not addressed it. This is happening to many of us and is being reported at glaowners.com
On September 3rd, Sunday 2019, we were driving on highway 60 westbound at the speed of around 65 miles/hour. The engine of my car stopped without any prior warning, and we could move the car 20~30 yards before complete stop. The ontario(california) Mercedes Benz service center told us the cause of the car failure was a high pressure oil pump related problems. On December 7, 2019, the same car problem occurred. We were driving at the speed of 20 miles/hour on a road in the city of torrence, and the car engine stopped without any warning. The la service center said the cause of failure related to the mechanical/electrical control system that governs hydraulic pump and engine, and the problem could not be fixed at the center, and they have to contact the factory. The 3rd car failure occurred on Saturday, 2020.7.12. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 a good car?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 AMG GLA45 rates average: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the AMG GLA45 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45?
The engine & cooling — 4 complaints, 57% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (2) and windows, wipers & sunroof (2).
How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45, the most recent from December 15, 2023 (roof and pillars). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2016 and 2018. See the full Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.