Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 17 recalls and 27 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 (model years 2014–2023). The most reported problem area is engine (6 complaints), followed by electrical system (6 complaints). The 2020 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 3 of 10 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | 3 of 10 | |
| Power train | 5 | 2 of 10 | |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 of 10 | |
| Structure | 4 | 2 of 10 |
Latest 8 of 17 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V481000 | Jul 24, 2026 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, lock | 2020–2021 | 310,667 |
| 23V854000 | Dec 15, 2023 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2014–2018 | 2,976 |
| 23V732000 | Nov 1, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, pads | 2020 | 42,742 |
| 22V365000 | May 20, 2022 | Electrical system: software | 2019–2021 | 242,722 |
| 22V232000 | Apr 8, 2022 | Back over prevention: display function | 2020–2021 | 126,443 |
| 21V354000 | May 14, 2021 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2020–2021 | 343,191 |
| 21V229000 | Apr 1, 2021 | Steering: gear box, shaft sector | 2017–2018 | 4,992 |
| 21V197000 | Mar 19, 2021 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2014–2018 | 15,096 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.