The Lemon IndexMercedes-Benz CLA recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2013–2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 24
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jul 2026 · model years 2020–2021 New: most likely still open
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information.
310,667 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V481000
- Body structure · recall issued Dec 2023 · model years 2014–2019
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.
2,976 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V854000
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2023 · model year 2020
The vehicles may not be equipped with an inspection gauge to check the wear of the rear brake pads.
42,742 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V732000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2022 · model years 2017–2021
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
242,722 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V365000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Apr 2022 · model years 2020–2021
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
126,443 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V232000
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2022 · model year 2020
The rear brake caliper housing fasteners may be loose, which can reduce brake performance or cause rear brake components to detach from the vehicle.
4 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V125000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2021 · model year 2020
During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
139 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V961000
- Back over prevention · recall issued May 2021 · model years 2020–2021
Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
343,191 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V354000
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- Steering · recall issued Apr 2021 · model years 2017–2018
The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
4,992 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V229000
- Body structure · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2014–2019
The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunro.
15,096 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V197000
- Communication · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2017–2020
On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles.
67 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V072000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2016–2021
Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.
1,292,258 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V058000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2020 · model year 2020
The instrument cluster software may deactivate the illumination of certain interior switches (switch bar, overhead control unit, steering wheel) if the hazard lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in the 'off' …
2,101 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V089000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2019 · model years 2015–2018
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated, which may prevent the proper deployment of the front passenger air bag.
129 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V892000
- Communication · recall issued Nov 2019 · model years 2014–2016
For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf.
24,226 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V787000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2019 · model year 2020
The driver's side front airbag modules may not have been properly bolted down.
2,222 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V685000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2018 · model year 2018
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, resulting in the front passenger air bag not being deactivated if a child seat is in the front seat.
86 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V514000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2017 · model years 2014–2018
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
495,290 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V627000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 2016
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
51 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V177000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2017 · model years 2015–2017
In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
307,629 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V114000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2017 · model year 2017
The pelvis air bag or the front passenger air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite in the event of a crash.
2,112 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V080000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2014
The affected vehicles have a fitting that connects the vacuum line to the brake booster which may break causing increased forced to be needed to apply the brakes.
10 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V901000
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2015 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles have intake or exhaust camshafts whose welds may fail and possibly cause engine damage.
857 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V662000
- Wipers & visibility · recall issued Jul 2015 · model year 2014
The affected vehicles have fuses that may have been incorrectly installed in the passenger side interior fuse boxes.
43 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V426000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your CLA?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz CLA have?
24 recall campaigns across model years 2013–2021, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 61.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLA year has the most recalls?
The 2020, with 11 campaigns. 2017: 10, 2018: 9, 2016: 8.
What are most Mercedes-Benz CLA recalls about?
Airbags: 5 of the 24 campaigns. Then electrical (5) and brakes (3).
What is the newest Mercedes-Benz CLA recall?
Latches/locks/linkages, filed Jul 2026 (NHTSA 26V481000): Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information.
What is the biggest Mercedes-Benz CLA recall?
NHTSA 21V058000 (electrical, Feb 2021) covers 1,292,258 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.
How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz CLA has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Mercedes-Benz CLA: problems and best years · All Mercedes-Benz recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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