Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V511000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-08-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V511000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
136
Reported to NHTSA
2025-08-08
Owners notified
2025-10-03

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 AMG GLA 35 4MATIC, GLA 250 4MATIC, and GLA 250 vehicles. The front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025090005.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35 4MATIC2024
Mercedes-Benz GLA 2502024
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC2024

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.