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

NHTSA campaign 25V-511 · Reported August 8, 2025 · 136 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
136
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the exterior lighting headlights. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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."

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the headlights as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-511.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2024Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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