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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class.
Canadian recalls (6)
Show 6 Canadian recalls
Structure
2026-07-24 · campaign 2026-364
Issue:
On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the driver-side door lock microswitch and cause it to corrode. As a result, the microswitch may fail to automatically engage the parking brake and/or the auto park feature when the door is opened. If this happens, the vehicle could roll away.
Note: This problem could also cause the radio and/or interior lights to remain on after exiting the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park. Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-side door lock.
Over-the-air fixOther
2022-05-20 · campaign 2022-263
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the SIM card for the communications module could disable itself. If this happens, the eCall system would not work properly when there is a crash or when the SOS button is pressed.
Safety Risk:
If the eCall system does not work in an emergency situation, there could be a delay in response from emergency services.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.
Visual system
2022-04-12 · campaign 2022-177
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the rearview camera software.
Over-the-air fixVisual system
2021-05-14 · campaign 2021-291
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.
Over-the-air fixElectrical
2021-02-12 · campaign 2021-064
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the communications module may temporarily lose power during a crash. If this happens, the wrong vehicle location may be transmitted through the eCall system. This could cause emergency responders to be sent to the wrong location.
Safety Risk:
If the eCall system sends out the wrong location after a crash, there could be a delay in response from emergency services.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.
Accessories
2021-02-01 · campaign 2021-041
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the head unit software.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints found for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 4 DR 4WD | – | – | – | – |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| AMG CLA35 4matic 2.0 L Automatic (AM7) | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,300 |
| AMG CLA45 4matic 2.0 L Automatic (AM8) | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| CLA250 2.0 L Automatic (AM7) | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,850 |
| CLA250 4matic 2.0 L Automatic (AM7) | 24 | 33 | 27 | $3,050 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.