Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gla 35 4Matic 2024
- Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 2024
- Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 4Matic 2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V511000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 8, 2025
- Owners notified
- Oct 3, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 136
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 17, 2023 to Jan 26, 2024
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
- Maker's own recall number
- 2025090005
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Latches/locks/linkages Jul 24, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Latches/locks/linkages Mar 6, 2026
- 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
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 20, 2022
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.