2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting a P052E fault code related to the crankcase ventilation system on my Mercedes-Benz GLA. This is a known and widespread defect on multiple Mercedes-Benz models and is commonly covered under service bulletins and extended warranties up to 150,000 miles. My vehicle has 92,000 miles…”
filed Jan 14, 2026
“Engine runs fine while driving and then cuts off while coming to a stop. This happened three (3) times last week since 7/23/24. Each time it happened I was stopping at a traffic light! After the failure a warning lamp flashed something about, Do Not Change Gears. Will make appointment to have it…”
filed Jul 28, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other GLA 250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 GLA 250 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 GLA 250 | 10 | 21% |
| 2017 GLA 250 | 8 | 28% |
| 2015 GLA 250 | 27 | 29% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.