Model year
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name CLA-Class for 2021. Under the matched names AMG CLA35, AMG CLA45, CLA 250, and CLA 250 4MATIC, NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 9 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for CLA 250 are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 23–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,850–$3,550, 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 2021. 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 CLA35 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| AMG CLA45 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| CLA 250 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| CLA 250 4MATIC | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for CLA 250
26V481000 · Jul 24, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may…
22V365000 · May 20, 2022
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for…
21V354000 · May 14, 2021
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model…
21V058000 · Feb 5, 2021
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for…
21V034000 · Jan 29, 2021
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR; CHILD SEAT
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 A220, A35 AMG, and CLA250 vehicles. The child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) may be missing the right-side anchoring bar from the ISOFIX bracket on the right-rear seat.
Complaints for CLA 250
7 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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 CLA 250
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG CLA35 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| CLA250 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| CLA250 · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 35 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| AMG CLA45 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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