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Mercedes-Benz CLA250

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

447

Active records

Recalls

27

Active records

TSBs

322

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

27

Crashes

25

Fires

5

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz CLA250

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Operating state

153

Reporting mechanism

146

Condition issue

120

Performance issue

106

Driver assistance issue

81

Engine behavior

61

Safety restraint issue

47

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

37

Noise

28

Safety restraint behavior

23

Braking behavior

21

Powering on/off behavior

20

Access/entry issue

16

Fluid issue

16

Thermal issue

16

Infotainment behavior

15

Steering behavior

15

Smell

14

Vibration/harshness

12

Electrical issue

11

Starting behavior

9

Lighting behavior

5

Recent change

3

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Electrified system issue

2

HVAC behavior

2

Communication/network issue

1

Ride/handling behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250

Filed Aug 29, 2026


My 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 has a check engine light for code P052E, which points to a broken crankcase ventilation valve. My car has only 59,000 miles on it, but this same exact part already broke once before and was replaced under the original warranty. Now, the replacement part has failed too. This proves the part is defective and keeps breaking. Mercedes-Benz already knows this part is defective. They gave a free 15-year or 150,000-mile extended warranty to fix this exact issue for free…

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250

Filed Aug 29, 2026


Vehicle would unexpectedly stall out while driving at slow speeds or stopped. Car was brought to an independent car shop and it was determined the Fuel pump had started to come apart sending debris into the fuel tank/system causing low fuel pressure. The fuel tank with fuel level sensor and suction jet pump was replaced along with, fuel injectors and other fuel system components. This looks very similar to other Mercedes Fuel system recalls that does not seem to cover the GLA250 but has the…

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250

Filed Aug 26, 2026


Panel flew off on the highway it was terrifying.

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250

Filed Aug 26, 2026


The turbo and turbo charger is going out on my car

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250

Filed Aug 26, 2026


My 2021 CLA 250 that I reached purchased as a used vehicle in the last three months and now is saying SOS unresponsive so in my vehicle where to get a motor vehicle accident, it will not be alerting any emergency personnel authorities and I think it’s really sad the whole fact that Mercedes-Benz has just ran you know a bunch of these vehicles through a bin filter and just because mine isn’t on the recall list even though it’s doing exactly what is one of the main major safety recalls. They are…

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250

Filed Aug 19, 2026


I believe that my vehicle is subject to Recall Campaign # 21V197000. The vehicle is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. I've had to have this part ( Front Stationary Roof panel) adhered 5 times in the last 10 months. Mercedes refuses to acknowledge the above campaign #. Not only is this a safety risk to my self and other drivers, there is risk of water damage any electrical components. When this issue was brought to their attention I was told this was VIN specific and no recalls were attached to…

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250

Filed Aug 8, 2026


1 injured
Crash

After a hard impact car continued to go then when came to a stop the air bags deployed which resulted in injuring my left arm

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250

Filed Jun 30, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal snapping sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a code reader retrieved information that there was a fault with the SRS sensor. The contact was charged for a diagnostic test and provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250

Filed Jun 30, 2026


My mechanic said that he believes there is a recall on a recalled part this was previously repaired per Mercedes notice of safety recall dated April 2018. The recall remedy provided by the manufacturer has failed to permanently fix the safety defect, and the vehicle remains unsafe to drive. On certain Model Year (“MY”) 2014-2017 B-Class electric, MY 2012-2018 C-Class, MY 2012-2017 E-Class, MY 2014-2018 CLA, MY 2015-2018 GLA, MY 2016-2018 GLC, and MY 2013-2015 GLK-Class vehicles, an…

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250

Filed Jun 30, 2026


My mechanic said that he believes there is a recall on a recalled part this was previously repaired per Mercedes notice of safety recall dated April 2018. The recall remedy provided by the manufacturer has failed to permanently fix the safety defect, and the vehicle remains unsafe to drive. On certain Model Year (“MY”) 2014-2017 B-Class electric, MY 2012-2018 C-Class, MY 2012-2017 E-Class, MY 2014-2018 CLA, MY 2015-2018 GLA, MY 2016-2018 GLC, and MY 2013-2015 GLK-Class vehicles, an…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.