[gs23]

I just noticed a couple of days ago that the bumper cover on the left rear of the car has become misaligned at the joint with the left rear fender. (See photo.) This was not the case when I waxed it three weeks ago. The rest of the bumper seems normal with no damage. Has anyone else's GLA exhibited this condition?

 

[Azrielsc]

Now that you mentioned it, I went down to the garage and took a look and even though it is not as obvious as yours, mine sticks out a bit and it has more "play" when I press it, as compared the the right side.

Something to inform my Service Advisor when I next bring it in.

Thanks for the highlight!

 

[AMGz]

Seems like maybe some clip gave up on life, what ever it is, looking forward to see what exactly it is. Hopefully not something wide spread

 

[OregonAMG]

Just saw this thread. Interestingly enough, mine had that exact issue when I was looking at it to buy (obviously took delivery anyway). The dealer was able to fix it and it was a problematic clip. Does seem odd that this exact thing has happened with other GLAs ...

 

[Black_64]

All GLA's have this problem on the left rear side (i think).
Our has it too (new car). It was already repaired by the dealer but it's still not okay.
We did complain a few times but they can not help it.
If this is the MB quality then it will be our last Mercedes we ever buy !

 

[AMGz]

I'm starting to believe it could be due to how those bumpers were formed, at times you need to adjust the screws in the back and with adjustment they'll do the job but in cases where it returns... it shows there's some resistance going on.

 

[wmo168]

I'm starting to believe it could be due to how those bumpers were formed, at times you need to adjust the screws in the back and with adjustment they'll do the job but in cases where it returns... it shows there's some resistance going on.

I had this on my gla as well and I have to push it in and eventually it come back out. I had it since the day I got the car. I guess is bad design!


After owning 6 BMW. This is my first Benz and I was very disappointed with the quality and design. it will be my last Benz as well.

 

[Boxster986S]

Mine is perfect, always has been.

 

[AMGz]

I had this on my gla as well and I have to push it in and eventually it come back out. I had it since the day I got the car. I guess is bad design!


After owning 6 BMW. This is my first Benz and I was very disappointed with the quality and design. it will be my last Benz as well.

Well, having done body work on some of my vehicles and adjusting bumpers and so on. That could be a way to go about it, but something I believe the dealer should do, although I can get some folks will take off the bumper and look for where adjustments can be made

 

[Epulla87]

 

[Epulla87]

Brand new gla and two months later I’m having this same issue, took it to the dealer 3 times and they keep saying they fixing the issue but every time it just gets worst.

 

[MBoyd1]

Brand new gla and two months later I’m having this same issue, took it to the dealer 3 times and they keep saying they fixing the issue but every time it just gets worst.

I have the exact same thing on mine. New in 2019 and at some point this has opened up. I think it had also pushed the grey matte plastic bumper down too - did you manage to get it fixed?

 

[Epulla87]

I have the exact same thing on mine. New in 2019 and at some point this has opened up. I think it had also pushed the grey matte plastic bumper down too - did you manage to get it fixed?

Yea I managed to get it fixed after 6 tries the dealership figured it out. They sent the car to a different body shop than they were sending it the other times and that body shop was able to latch it in place permanently so it won't come off. it has now been like 3 months and no issues at all. I was also able to get a new aux battery in my car for free for the inconveniences.