2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 21V354000 includes certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 vehicles. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- The rearview image may be blank, delayed, distorted or unavailable in reverse
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
- NHTSA campaign 21V354000
- The manufacturer filing lists 343,191 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
Separate the diagnosis from the action.
Use the official recall remedy
The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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Read the method beside the problem
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Body or structural component may fail
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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
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2021 to 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically.