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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 14 model years, NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 612 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class by model year
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mercedes-Benz models.
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: questions owners ask
Which Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class model years with the most are the 2014 (195), 2015 (158) and 2016 (67). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2024 (3), 2022 (5) and 2023 (6), out of 13 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 2 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class model years, 6 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2021 (5), 2026 (1) and 2012 (0). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class years have the most stalling complaints?
61 owner complaints across 6 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2014 (31), 2015 (12) and 2016 (9) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class years have the most check engine light complaints?
49 owner complaints across 6 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2015 (14), 2014 (12) and 2016 (11) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class years have the most sunroof complaints?
31 owner complaints across 5 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class model years describe the sunroof or panoramic roof shattering, exploding or failing. The most were filed for the 2015 (13), 2014 (8) and 2016 (4) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class years have the most fuel smell or fuel leak complaints?
11 owner complaints across 2 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class model years describe a fuel or gasoline smell, or a fuel leak. The most were filed for the 2019 (7) and 2016 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class's first-time failure rate ranged from 8.9% for cars first registered in 2021 to 29.1% for 2013, across 9 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.