Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 18 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 (2014–2023). The 2014 AMG CLA45 has the most serious complaints, most often about body & structure.

Complaints
20
Recalls
18
Model years
10
Worst year
2014

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 — 11 complaints; top problem: Body & Structure

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (0 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2023 AMG CLA4500001—
2022 AMG CLA4510000Visibility & Wipers
2021 AMG CLA4510005—
2020 AMG CLA4500007—
2019 AMG CLA4500002—
2018 AMG CLA4540007Electrical System
2017 AMG CLA4500007—
2016 AMG CLA4510006Steering
2015 AMG CLA4520005Airbags
2014 AMG CLA45110005Body & Structure

Most common Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    5 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    3 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    3 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Airbags
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 recalls

  • Recall 26V481000Jul 24, 2026310,667 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V854000Dec 15, 20232,976 vehiclesModel years 2014–2018

    Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V732000Nov 1, 202342,742 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: Driving with worn brake pads can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V232000Mar 31, 20233 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A sudden loss of air pressure from a tire may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V365000May 20, 2022242,722 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V232000Apr 8, 2022126,443 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V354000May 14, 2021343,191 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 21V229000Apr 1, 20214,992 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V197000Mar 19, 202115,096 vehiclesModel years 2014–2018

    Risk: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V124000Feb 26, 20217 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: Engine damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2017–2021

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 19V892000Dec 16, 2019129 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of an injury.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V514000Aug 3, 201886 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger air bag is not deactivated, in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V627000Oct 6, 2017495,290 vehiclesModel years 2014–2018

    Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

  • Recall 17V114000Feb 23, 2017307,629 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017

    Risk: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V335000May 23, 20161 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: A sudden loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V426000Jul 6, 201543 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the fuses were not properly installed, they may lose electrical contact. In the event of a loss of electrical contact, certain systems may be impacted, including the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system, the passenger side air bag indicator lamp, the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers. Should the function of the front passenger seat occupancy recognition system or the passenger side airbag indicator lamp be affected, the risk of injury for passengers in the event of a crash would be increased. Should the function of the instrument cluster and the windshield wipers be affected, the risk of a crash would be increased.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology