2016 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLA45 4matic
Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA45: best and worst yearsMercedes-Benz
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Overview
- Body
- Small Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 362 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Pass. Vol
- 91 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 42 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 0
- Owner complaints
- 0
Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
PE21001opened Jan 8, 2021STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Front Roof Panel Detachment
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
78 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI82.85-P-080507
Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the instrument cluster. In addition, the following two conditions are also met: • HERMES (N112/9) control unit: event code B15CE00 is ACTIVE and STORED (A+S) • Vehicle Documentation System: For the HERMES control unit, the EID1, EID2, ICCID, IMEI, IMSI, TELNR fields in the "Identification/Serial number" column have the value "-" Caus
May 15, 2026WHEELSLI40.10-P-061032
Complaint Noises at the front axle when cornering or maneuvering (video files attached) Note: Save video files locally and play them with Windows Media Player. Cause Driving with summer tires in combination with low outside temperatures. At low outside temperatures or in wet conditions, a noise may be produced at the outer wheel on the front axle while maneuvering with sharp steering angles. Note: AMG vehicles with 4MATIC of model series 217 (without code 494) and model series 222 have a modifie
Apr 16, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLI82.10-P-078301
Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the lamp unit is a "closed system". Remedy Headlamp: Remedy 1 Clearing fogged/condensed LED headlamps: 1. Drive vehicle into workshop (temperature higher than +18 °C/+64.4 °F) and connect the exhaust extra
Mar 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI54.10-P-073164
Complaint Yellow information message in driver display (instrument cluster): "Switch on motor to charge the 12V battery" Cause The state of charge (SOC) of the 12V battery has dropped to 45% or less. Remedy This warning message appears as soon as the state of charge (SOC) of the 12V primary battery drops below 45%. This message is displayed to safeguard the vehicle's starting ability. At the same time as the display appears in the instrument cluster, customers with a linked Mercedes me connect a
Feb 25, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLI82.10-P-078307
Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A leak test must be performed to determine if physical fogging exists or if the headlamp is leaky. Remedy In advance, observe LI82.10-P-078301 "Headlamp/front fog lamp leaky or fogged". 1. Prepare headlamp/check for external damage: For headlam
Feb 24, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLI82.10-P-078896
Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A leak test must be performed to determine if physical fogging exists or if the headlamp is leaky. Remedy Check for external damage: You can identify a damaged headlamp in the following way: For headlamps with a closed system 1. Check the headl
Feb 13, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERNCU - 2025090001
Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, the TIREFIT sealant bottle may not meet specifications. The possibility exists that the sealant bottle may leak or may have otherwise been removed from the vehicle. MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the TIREFIT bottle in the trunk.
Dec 19, 2025POWER TRAINLI27.19-P-080155
Complaint Oil residue in connector of transmission control unit in dual-clutch transmission models 724.0 and 724.1. Cause As part of the production process, the electrohydraulic controller units are subjected to a function test in an oil bath. Any oil residue remaining in the connector area can be regarded as production process-related. Since the oil used is a non-conducting, non-corrosive medium, the oil residue does not cause any technical impairment and does not result in any consequential da
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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- EV battery
- 10 yr / 155k mi
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