Mercedes GLA SUVs Recalled for Stuck Doors

Mercedes-Benz is calling back popular sport utility vehicles over a scary problem with their doors: drivers and passengers may be stuck inside the cars.

About 10 GLA SUVs are being recalled, the automaker recently told federal regulators. The vehicles may have incorrectly installed cables, making it difficult to open the doors.

“The bowden cable on the release mechanism for one or more doors might not have been properly mounted,” Mercedes-Benz said in a recall notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “In this case, the bowden cable could detach. Thus, the affected door could no longer be opened from the inside, which might increase the consequences of a crash.”

The recall covers certain 2026 GLA 250 SUVs built during a two-day period ending July 1, 2025. The automaker said it was not aware of any warranty claims related to the defect, which Mercedes-Benz discovered “during a routine predelivery inspection.”

Mercedes-Benz said it plans to notify owners of recalled vehicles by May 1. GLA drivers can also check the NHTSA website to see if their cars are included in the recall.

The company wants owners to bring the cars to authorized service providers for inspection and repair. 

“An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the bowden cables on the doors of the affected vehicles and mount them correctly, if necessary.”

This is not the only safety issue for Mercedes-Benz and its customers. The company recently recalled nearly 4,000 electric G580 SUVs, warning that their wheels could fall off.

California Lemon Law Rights for Mercedes Owners

These kinds of recalls are all too common for the world’s leading automakers. They call back millions of vehicles every year, citing a wide range of defects that pose real safety threats.

That is where the California lemon law comes in. The lemon law forces Mercedes-Benz and other manufacturers to perform certain repairs on vehicles while they are under warranty. It also forces the companies to buy back cars that they cannot or will not fix.

The buyback requirement includes compensating the owner for any down payment on the car, as well as monthly loan payments and the outstanding balance on any vehicle loan. The manufacturer is also responsible for towing, rental car, and other related expenses. 

An auto manufacturer can instead offer to replace the vehicle. It is, however, up to the owner to decide whether to accept or reject this alternative arrangement. 

There is no specific number of repair requests or attempts required before the buy-back or replace requirement kicks in. An experienced California lemon law attorney can help you understand your rights and explore your options.

Talk with an Orange County Lemon Law Attorney

If you have been stuck with a defective or malfunctioning vehicle, an Orange County lemon law attorney at Bickel Sannipoli APC can help you fight back. Our attorneys combine decades of experience in these cases and have a strong track record of successful results.

Call us at (888) 800-1983 or contact us online to speak with an Orange County lemon law attorney.