Model year
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name CLA-Class for 2015. Under the matched names AMG CLA45 and CLA250, NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 64 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for CLA250 are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (17), ENGINE (14), AIR BAGS (8). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 26–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,750–$3,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2014 195 complaints
- 2015 64 complaints
- 2016 67 complaints
- 2017 28 complaints
- 2018 47 complaints
- 2019 23 complaints
- 2020 25 complaints
- 2021 9 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 6 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2015. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG CLA45 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| CLA250 | 7 | 61 | 2 |
Recalls for CLA250
23V854000 · Dec 15, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been…
21V197000 · Mar 19, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43…
19V892000 · Dec 16, 2019
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 CLA250 and CLA250 4MATIC, and 2017-2018 CLA45 AMG vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated, which may prevent the proper deployment of the front passenger air bag.
19V787000 · Nov 1, 2019
COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list…
17V627000 · Oct 6, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe,…
17V114000 · Feb 23, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and…
15V662000 · Oct 16, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, and 2016 SLK300 roadster vehicles manufactured July 17, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have intake or exhaust camshafts whose welds may…
Complaints for CLA250
61 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 0, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for CLA250
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21001 | Front Roof Panel Detachment · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | Jan 8, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA250 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · FFV | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| CLA45 AMG 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| CLA250 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| CLA250 · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 | 37 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
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