Model year guide

2016 Mercedes-benz gla 250

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Mercedes-benz gla 250 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2016 Mercedes-benz gla 250 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2016 Mercedes-benz gla 250 at a glance

Safety recalls4
Combined28 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Mercedes-benz gla 250 recalls 4

Structure:body:roof And Pillars NHTSA Campaign #23V854000 · 15/12/2023

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 repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHT…

Structure:body:roof And Pillars NHTSA Campaign #21V197000 · manufacturer #2021070010 · 19/03/2021

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 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE45…

Fix: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. Owners may contac…

Communication NHTSA Campaign #19V787000 · manufacturer #2019120008 · 01/11/2019

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. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

Fix: 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. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-…

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #17V627000 · manufacturer #2017110011 · 06/10/2017

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 Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic…

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Mercedes-benz gla 250 MPG & running costs

Combined28 mpg
City25 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,950
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume42 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Mercedes-benz gla 250 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,750
Fuel only$14,750
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Mercedes-benz gla 250 trims & engines on record

Trims
GLA250
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 208 hp

2016 Mercedes-benz gla 250 vehicles on record

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2016 Mercedes-benz gla 250 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Mercedes-benz gla 250 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-benz gla 250. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Mercedes-benz gla 250 get?

The 2016 Mercedes-benz gla 250 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 28 mpg combined (25 city / 34 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.