2016 Hyundai Tucson vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Hyundai Tucson | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,615 | 48 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 167 | 95 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 24 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–27 | 28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,874 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tucson | Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 516 | 4 |
| Engine | 422 | 15 |
| Structure | 227 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 213 | 5 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 157 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 111 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 55 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 181 | 0 |
| Stalling | 143 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 80 | 5 |
| Oil consumption | 78 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 77 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 61 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 46 | 0 |
| Overheating | 27 | 0 |
2016 Hyundai Tucson
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.