{"vehicle":{"id":"2020_mercedes-benz_gla-class","year":2020,"make":"Mercedes-Benz","model":"GLA-Class"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026364","date":"2026-07-24","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, moisture could enter the driver-side door lock microswitch and cause it to corrode. As a result, the microswitch may fail to automatically engage the parking brake and/or the auto park feature when the door is opened. If this happens, the vehicle could roll away.\nNote: This problem could also cause the radio and/or interior lights to remain on after exiting the vehicle.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nTo reduce the safety risk, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park. Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-side door lock.","mfr_campaign":"7291007","units":36862,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["GLA CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2026364"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023673","date":"2023-12-15","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the plastic panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been attached correctly during a prior service repair. Over time, the panel could loosen and separate from the vehicle.\nNote: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall 2021-170.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA panel that detaches from a moving vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the front roof panel.","mfr_campaign":"7790004","units":110,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["GLA CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023673"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023199","date":"2023-03-31","manufacturer":null,"component":"Label","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the vehicle type printed on the compliance label is incorrect. The vehicle type should be \"MPV/VTUM\" instead of \"PC/VT\". Canadian regulations require the vehicle type to be identified on the compliance label.\n\nSafety Risk:\nThis small error does not affect safety.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThis is not a recall. Mercedes-Benz has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles have the correct vehicle type printed on the compliance label.","mfr_campaign":"5891714","units":3291,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Inconsequential","match":"exact","models":["GLA CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023199"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022263","date":"2022-05-20","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the SIM card for the communications module could disable itself. If this happens, the eCall system would not work properly when there is a crash or when the SOS button is pressed.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIf the eCall system does not work in an emergency situation, there could be a delay in response from emergency services.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.","mfr_campaign":"5498816","units":49728,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["GLA CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022263"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022177","date":"2022-04-12","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the rearview camera software.","mfr_campaign":"5496316","units":10556,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["GLA CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022177"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021507","date":"2021-08-11","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the power steering control unit may corrode. If this happens, moisture could enter the control unit and cause it to fail. This could cause a loss of power steering assist.\nNote: This is an expansion of Mercedes-Benz recall 4694202 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-617).\nThis recall only affects vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador).\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of power steering assist would result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the power steering control unit.","mfr_campaign":"4694203","units":2431,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["GLA CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021507"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021291","date":"2021-05-14","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.","mfr_campaign":"5497425","units":40646,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["GLA CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021291"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021210","date":"2021-04-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the universal joint connection on the steering shaft could loosen over time. As a result, there could be noise or a change in steering feel. If a driver continues to operate the vehicle, the bearing could separate from the universal joint and cause a loss of steering control.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of steering could create the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the steering shaft. It will be replaced, if necessary.","mfr_campaign":"4692030","units":1566,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["GLA CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021210"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021170","date":"2021-03-22","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the plastic panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been attached correctly during a prior service repair. Over time, the panel could loosen and separate from the vehicle.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA panel that detaches from a moving vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front roof panel.","mfr_campaign":"7790003","units":229,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["GLA CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021170"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021064","date":"2021-02-12","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the communications module may temporarily lose power during a crash. If this happens, the wrong vehicle location may be transmitted through the eCall system. This could cause emergency responders to be sent to the wrong location.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIf the eCall system sends out the wrong location after a crash, there could be a delay in response from emergency services.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":75231,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["GLA CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021064"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021041","date":"2021-02-01","manufacturer":null,"component":"Accessories","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the head unit software.","mfr_campaign":"5499615","units":41731,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["GLA CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021041"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020507","date":"2020-10-23","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nCertain vehicles may not display the correct warning indicator when there is a problem with the brake system. As a result, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (\"BRAKE\") might be displayed instead of the required indicator lamp (\"(!)\"). Canadian regulations require the use of a symbol, instead of text.\n\nSafety Risk:\nThis small error does not affect the function of the brake system or the accuracy of the information displayed.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThis is not a recall. Mercedes Benz has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles display the correct  brake system malfunction indicator symbol.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":14005,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Inconsequential","match":"exact","models":["GLA CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020507"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}