2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35 4MATIC Headlight Recall (25V511)

Recall 25V511 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35 4MATIC in recall 25V511?

The front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights.

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."

Is it safe to drive a 2024 AMG GLA 35 4MATIC with recall 25V511?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your AMG GLA 35 4MATIC shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the headlights, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V511?

Recall 25V511 covers 136 vehicles: 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35 4MATIC; 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250; 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC.

NHTSA lists 136 vehicles in this campaign, built October 17, 2023 to January 26, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the AMG GLA 35 4MATIC headlight recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights as necessary, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 25V511 announced?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported recall 25V511 to NHTSA on August 8, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 3, 2025.

This recall was filed 13 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 101 days. If your AMG GLA 35 4MATIC was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my AMG GLA 35 4MATIC is part of recall 25V511?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V511 is open on your AMG GLA 35 4MATIC, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2024 AMG GLA 35 4MATIC vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should AMG GLA 35 4MATIC owners do about recall 25V511?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V511000 applies to your AMG GLA 35 4MATIC.
2. Call a Mercedes-Benz dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any headlights symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are AMG GLA 35 4MATIC owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 25V511 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 2 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35 4MATIC: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Can recall 25V511 make my AMG GLA 35 4MATIC a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35 4MATIC can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same headlights again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35 4MATIC has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 23V662000.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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