Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has 0 recalls, 42 complaints.
0
Recalls
42
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 4 DR 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | ENGINE | Corrosion of the fuel system (on a Flex Fuel rated vehicle that had used E85 blend regularly) causin... |
| Oct 31, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while driving and turning the ... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have sent the below email over 100 times to Mercedes To whom it may concern, I am writing regar... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | AIR BAGS | My clock spring is no longer working, it made all the buttons on my steering wheel stop working and ... |
| Aug 10, 2025 | ENGINE | P052E Check Engine light on. Same part is defective on other models that use the same parts. My car ... |
| Jul 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The panoramic sunroof opens and closes but will not shut completely in the back. When calling around... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When you start off at a slow speed, the rear end of the car starts making a knocking noise. We had i... |
| Apr 7, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Crank venting system. Wheel looses power. Oil us getting into sensors. |
| Jan 12, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the c... |
| Jan 9, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, ... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | My car clock spring has went out, and it affects my car airbag deploy. I see it’s a problem with the... |
| Dec 3, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Within 2 weeks after purchasing this vehicle the front stationary roof panel flew off the car. I not... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | ENGINE | Check engine code PO52E - Positive Crankcase Ventilation regulator valve performance. Needs to be r... |
| Oct 25, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am driving around 55K miles in this car, and my check engine light comes up. I head to a local pla... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Air says it will malfunction nothing has happened but wish for it to be repaired before an accident |
| Jul 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | My 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 4MATIC is experiencing a knocking noise from the rear differential at l... |
| Feb 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | Vehicle cluster lights go black while driving...dangerous due to no fuel gauge..no speed gauge... no... |
| Dec 5, 2023 | STRUCTURE,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Water comes in the car and fills the back seat floors with water. I think its comming in from the fr... |
| Nov 28, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The year and model of my car has been recalled for a steering column module/clock spring. Mercedes s... |
| Nov 2, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated while driving an undisclosed speed,... |