Sunroof bonding may allow water to leak in
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mercedes) is recalling certain 2018-2019 gla250 and gla250 4matic vehicles. the sunroof bonding may allow water to leak into the vehicle.
Safety Consequence
Water leaking into the vehicle from around the sunroof may affect the electrical contacts of the window air bag, potentially causing the window air bag to not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding of the panorama sliding sunroof and the electrical contacts of the window air bag on the affected vehicles, replacing the components as necessary, free of charge. the recall began april 12, 2019. owners may contact mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2019030006.
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FAQ: Recall 18V912000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V912000?
NHTSA recall 18V912000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on December 19, 2018. It addresses: Sunroof bonding may allow water to leak in. The recall affects approximately 13 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V912000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2019030006. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.