Mercedes Benz GLA 250 vs Hyundai Kona
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mercedes Benz GLA 250 | Hyundai Kona |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 448 | 1,107 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2026 | 2018–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2020 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 27 | 73 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 33 |
| Injuries reported | 29 | 58 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.4% | 14.9% |
Mercedes Benz GLA 250 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
80
17.9%
Other & Unspecified
63
14.1%
Electrical System
49
10.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
46
10.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
38
8.5%
Airbags
35
7.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
4.5%
Hyundai Kona by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
422
38.1%
Electrical System
140
12.6%
Other & Unspecified
137
12.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
99
8.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
42
3.8%
Brakes
33
3.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
2.7%