8 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Mercedes-Benz CLA, across model years 2018–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your CLA by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Mercedes-Benz CLA model years, the 2020 has the most recalls (5); the 2018 drew the most owner complaints (40).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Mercedes-Benz CLA model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 40 |
| 2019 | 4 | 22 |
| 2020 | 5 | 21 |
| 2021 | 4 | 7 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Mercedes-Benz recalls certain 2020-2026 GLA/GLB models due to potential driver door lock failure causing vehicle rollaway. Owners must contact dealers for free door lock replacement.
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2026 CLA 250+ EV vehicles with faulty seat belts that may stay locked, preventing passenger restraint during crashes. Owners must have seat belts replaced free by dealers.
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2019 GLC350E vehicles with a risk of detached roof panels causing crashes. Owners must contact dealers for free front panel replacement.
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 2021 AMG GLB35 vehicles with a rearview camera software error that may reduce driver rear visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for a free software update.
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021 AMG GLB35 vehicles with a faulty eCall system that may prevent emergency contacts during accidents. Owners must update software via OTA or dealer to fix the issue.
When the Mercedes-Benz CLA recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the Mercedes-Benz CLA; the most reported area is unknown or other. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Mercedes-Benz CLA complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 8 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Mercedes-Benz CLA, covering model years 2018–2026. The most recent was issued Jul 24, 2026 (Latches/Locks/Linkages).
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Structure (2), Back Over Prevention (2), Electrical System (2), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Mercedes-Benz dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Mercedes-Benz to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.