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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev)

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest May 1, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev). 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 56 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26V278000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

May 1, 2026
15 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 Retractor). As a result, the seat belt may remain in a locked position and cannot be extended.
The risk: A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLCView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PSL-NCU Return Parts 7/24

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN; STRUCTURE:BODY

Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no later than Thursday, August 13th, 2026. After August 13th, returns of these parts will no longer be accepted. These parts should be returned via ZSR Special Return, using item category SCM Authorized Part Return. Please include a copy of this NCU as your authorization to return these parts. This procedure will not affect your return allowance. All returned parts will be replaced in accordance with the chart provided below.

LI83.20-P-079911

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Complaint High-frequency cheeping or ticking when heating is requested in the instrument panel area. Cause Variable switching frequencies in the high-voltage on-board electrical system can cause vibrations that lead to noise complaints on the HV-PTC N33/16 (air heater). Remedy Perform the following steps: 1. Compare the noise with the attached example. If the noise matches the example, proceed to step 2; otherwise, create a TIPS case. 2. Check whether SNR A1748354600 is installed. (Quick test → N33/16 → Hardware): If SNR A1748354600 is installed, proceed to step 3; otherwise, create a TIPS case. 3. Hardware replacement of the HV-PTC N33/16 air heater – install a new part with the current item number as per XPPI.

LI35.30-P-058566

POWER TRAIN

Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar nut (by 1 turn), the problem is due to cracking of the microweld between the wheel bearing inner race and the joint housing of the side shaft. Note: The collar nut must always be replaced after being loosened. See also LI33.20-P-078406 Remedy Coat contact surface of side shaft with wheel bearing with Molykote paint. To do this, proceed as follows: 1. Remove side shafts 2. Clean contact surface A (see image file in attachment "Outer joint housing before") before coating with Molykote, using "spirit" (free of dust and grease) 3. Coat contact surface A (see image file in attachment "Outer joint housing after") with Molykote and leave to dry for "one hour" in removed condition 4. Reinstall side shafts Note: Before using the antifriction coating (Molykote), stir it or shake it thoroughly for (at least 1 minute).

LI82.25-P-080756

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Customer receives a message about an overheated vehicle battery. Cause In very rare cases ARTEMIS is sending a battery warning event to the Mercedes Intelligent Cloud (MIC) even though the signal is not present on the vehicle. Remedy Update the vehicle to the latest available car package release MB.OS 1.3.10 or newer. New ARTEMIS software E216.6 or higher will be installed that contains a fix.

LI54.30-P-080760

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Display message in the instrument cluster: "Driving assistance system function limited" This message can occur repeatedly while driving. Note: Fault code U160E97. Additionally, P161400 and/or C11009A may also be stored. Affected control units can be any of the radar sensors (B29/21, 22, 23, or 24). Cause Hardware malfunction. Remedy If the DTC is present in any of the radar sensors prior to a vehicle production date of May 12, 2026, follow the guided test. If the DTC is present in any of the radar sensors after a vehicle production date of May 12, 2026, please create a TIPS case to the Body/Chassis/Entertainment Inbox. Note: Multiple radar sensors in a vehicle may also be affected.

LI00.20-P-080703

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Service code B1 displayed in the customer menu does not match the workshop code displayed in the workshop menu, e.g., 505 or 550A, which includes a service A. Cause The root cause is currently being investigated. Remedy To determine the cause, the instrument cluster control unit (N133/1) and powertrain control unit (N127) logs are required before confirming the service or correction using XENTRY Diagnosis. Please open a TIPS case to BCE inbox with the requested information in the attachments.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026Viewing010—
2025000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.