Model year
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name CLA-Class for 2026. Under the matched names CLA 250+ (EV) and CLA 350 4MATIC (EV), NHTSA lists 1 recall and 1 complaint (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for CLA 250+ (EV) are FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (1), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (1), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS (1). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 23–30 mpg combined and 109–126 MPGe combined and 27–31 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $600–$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 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLA 250+ (EV) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CLA 350 4MATIC (EV) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for CLA 250+ (EV)
26V278000 · May 1, 2026
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 CLA 350 4MATIC (EV) and CLA 250+ (EV) vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor may have been manufactured with a defect that prevents the deactivation of the child seat safety function (Automatic Locking…
Complaints for CLA 250+ (EV)
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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+ (EV)
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG CLA45 S 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| CLA250 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 25 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| CLA250 · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 26 | 36 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| AMG CLA35 4matic · 2L · Automatic (AM8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 112 | 105 | 109 | 31.0 | 317 | $700 |
| CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 127 | 124 | 126 | 27.0 | 374 | $600 |
| CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech · Automatic (A2) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 120 | 115 | 118 | 29.0 | 312 | $650 |
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Check a vehicle
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 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.