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 | 438 | 1,089 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2025 | 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 | 13.7% | 15.2% |
Mercedes Benz GLA 250 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
79
18.0%
Other & Unspecified
62
14.2%
Electrical System
47
10.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
46
10.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
37
8.4%
Airbags
34
7.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
4.6%
Hyundai Kona by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
414
38.0%
Electrical System
139
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
135
12.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
96
8.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
42
3.9%
Brakes
33
3.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
29
2.7%