Mercedes-Benz recall: Power train
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLA 250 vehicles. The power supply for the automatic transmission control unit might be interrupted while driving, possibly causing the transmission to shift into neutral.
What could happen
If the transmission shifts into neutral while driving, there would be loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission control unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020038.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V033000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 29, 2021
- Owners notified
- Mar 19, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm); Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 2021020038
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- Mercedes-Benz recall: Latches/locks/linkages Mar 6, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Aug 8, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Structure Dec 15, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 1, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Oct 2, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.