Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2024 GLA Models for Headlight Aim Markings
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2024 GLA 250 and AMG GLA 35 4MATIC vehicles because missing headlight aim markings may cause improper aiming, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (improperly aimed headlights increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2024 AMG GLA 35 4MATIC, GLA 250 4MATIC, and GLA 250 vehicles. The recall involves 136 vehicles where the front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings. This defect can result in improperly aimed headlights, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108.
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025090005.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA 35 4MATIC, GLA 250 4MATIC, GLA 250
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Lighting
- Affected units
- 136
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- AMG GLA 35 4MATIC
- GLA 250 4MATIC
- GLA 250
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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