2022 Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 Safety and Reliability

Neither the NHTSA nor IIHS has a safety review of the Mercedes-AMG GLA 35, or the base GLA -Class. But Mercedes-Benz builds numerous cars that sport Top Safety Pick awards from the IIHS, so we wouldn't be too worried. The platform itself has fared well in Europe and the standard raft of safety features is impressive.

The GLA 35 is packed with the latest safety tech, so ignore the lack of official ratings: this German SUV will keep you safe. Standard safety equipment includes seven airbags, including side-impact airbags for the driver and front passenger and a driver's knee airbag. ABS brakes, LED headlights, and stability and traction control are also standard. The GLA 35 also comes with driver assistance features such as active brake assist, attention assist, blind-spot assist, and crosswind assist. Conventional cruise control is part of the standard spec as well.

Most of the best safety gear will cost extra and are bundled together in the Driver Assistance Package. This adds, among others, adaptive cruise control, active lane-keep assist, active steering assist, active blind-spot assist, and active speed limit assist. A surround-view camera system, front/rear parking sensors, and active parking assist are other high-tech goodies that are worth a look.

No recalls have yet affected the 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLA 35. However, the broader Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has been far from trouble-free. The 2021 model was recalled seven times, although it's unclear how many of these maladies apply to the GLA 35 specifically. Some of the issues included a disabled eCall system which is likely to have affected the GLA 35, as over 230,000 Mercedes models were implicated. In fact, this same feature was involved in three separate recalls for 2021 models.

Mercedes-AMG will cover the GLA 35 with a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, including corrosion protection, a roadside assistance plan, and powertrain cover for the same time/distance.