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2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 5owner complaints
- 1crash report
- 0fire reports
- 2injuries reported
5 complaints, against an average of 46 for the other 13 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
The components named most often in the 5 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 5 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSASRPC2404 – Backup function of steering software
Risk: On affected vehicles the backup function of the steering software might not meet specifications. As a result the steering power support might be impaired and a loss of steerability cannot be ruled out.
Fix: Update the software of the electric steering on the affected vehicles.
UK DVSAOn affected vehicles the tyres might not meet specification resulting in a leak and possible sudden loss of air pressure.
Risk: On affected vehicles the tyres might not meet specification resulting in a leak and possible sudden loss of air pressure.
Fix: Replace the tyres.
UK DVSABowden cables with an insufficient length may have been installed in the front doors
Risk: Bowden cables with an insufficient length might have been installed in the front doors
Fix: Check the bowden cables of the front doors on the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
UK DVSABolting on brake caliper housing might not meet specifications
Risk: The bolting on the brake caliper housing might not meet torque specifications.
Fix: Check and if necessary rework the bolting of the brake caliper housings on the affected vehicles.
EU Safety GateThe wheel bolts were not tightened in accordance with the torque specifications.The bolts and the wheel assembly could detach while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of accidents.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 18/05/2026
EU Safety GateThe steering software may not correctly activate the fallback level in the event of a hardware failure.This could affect the power steering assistance and lead to the loss of steering capacity, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Update of the electric steering software; Date of entry into force: Unknown; Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe fitted tyres may not meet the load requirements and could be damaged while the vehicle is being driven.This could cause an accident and injuries.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe tyres may not meet specifications, which can cause a sudden loss of air pressure.This can affect the stability of the vehicle while driving, creating a risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateImproper torque of the screws on the brake caliper housing can cause the screw connections to become loose.As a result, the braking performance would be reduced and components of the brake caliper may be lost, increasing the risk of accidents.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class owners report?
5 of the 5 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The check engine light illuminated and the engine began running rough with misfires. Stored fault codes included P0301 and P0302 (cylinder 1 and cylinder 2 misfire detected) and P0315. An initial repair facility replaced spark plugs, ignition coils, the main battery and the auxiliary battery, which did not resolve the condition, and the vehicle was referred to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. The Mercedes-Benz dealer performed an engine inspection and found compression of approximately 80 PSI caused by severely leaking intake and exhaust valves. The dealer determined the complete cylinder…
I was driving on the highway at 9:30 AM in about 65 degree whether in a 2022 Mercedes Benz CLA equipped with a panoramic sunroof. I got on the exit ramp which was directly under a highway bridge when suddenly I heard a single, loud bang. I look up and realized that my sunroof had completely shattered and I all could see was the bare sky above the windscreen. Luckily, there was no one in the passenger seat and no other drivers around me because I suddenly swerved due to the shocking nature of the incident. My vehicle is only 2.5 years old, and I bought it brand-new. In addition, I keep it…
While traveling on the highway (approximately 70mph) the panoramic sunroof exploded into countless tiny pieces of glass. Nothing hit the sunroof (no visible damage from any falling object on the sunscreen under the sunroof), nor did the vehicle hit anything. Completely random. This is apparently a common issue.
Sunroof shattered and exploded while driving
I was driving on the 210 interstate freeway at about 60mph. I saw that the cars around 0.25 miles in front of me had stopped due to traffic jam so i started braking. The second I started braking my boyfriend in the passenger seat realized the car wasn't slowing down so he told me you need to brake. So I started pressing the brakes hard and when I was around 10 cars away, I realized that I have already pressed the brake pedal all the way down and couldn't go any further but the brake still wasn't braking and didn't work. So I hit the car in front of me. Therefore the accident was caused by the…
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2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: questions owners ask
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class; the most common categories were engine (1, 20%), service brakes (1, 20%), structure (1, 20%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 1 complaint mentions a crash, 2 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
Across 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (20% of complaints), service brakes (20% of complaints), structure (20% of complaints), visibility/wiper (20% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Can the sunroof on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class shatter or fail?
3 of the 5 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (60%) describe the sunroof or panoramic roof shattering, exploding or failing. One owner wrote: "While traveling on the highway (approximately 70mph) the panoramic sunroof exploded into countless tiny pieces of glass. Nothing hit the sunroof (no visible damage from any falling object on the sunscreen under the sunroof), nor did the vehicle hit anything." (NHTSA complaint 11580730, April 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own CLA-Class
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2022 only; combines NHTSA's entries for CLA 250 4MATIC and CLA-CLASS.