Model year
2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name CLA-Class for 2023. Under the matched names AMG CLA45 and CLA 250, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 6 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for CLA 250 are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3), AIR BAGS (1), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). 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 2023. 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CLA 250 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Recalls for CLA 250
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for CLA 250
6 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, 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 AWD | 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) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| CLA250 · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 36 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| AMG CLA45 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| AMG CLA35 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.