2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (3 reports).

5Recalls
16Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 recalls

Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk

Recall 23V854Dec 15, 20232,976 vehicles affected

The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.

Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard

Recall 21V197Mar 19, 202115,096 vehicles affected

The front roof panel, located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof, may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a previous repair.

Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location

Recall 19V787Nov 1, 201924,226 vehicles affected

A software fault in the emergency call system (eCall) can cause the date and time recorded for the system to differ from the actual date and time.

Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 17V627Oct 6, 2017495,290 vehicles affected

The driver's front airbag may deploy without warning because the steering components may not be properly grounded.

Improperly installed fuses may cut power to airbag warning and wipers

Recall 15V426Jul 6, 201543 vehicles affected

Some vehicles have fuses in the passenger-side interior fuse box that may not have been installed correctly, so they can lose electrical contact.

Most common 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags3
Power Train3
Structure3
Electrical System3
Tires3
Unknown Or Other2
Engine2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Visibility1
Visibility/Wiper1

What owners report

2025-09-15, Structure
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the glass panel between the front windshield and the sunroof suddenly detached. The contact inspected the vehicle and found information on NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V854000 (Structure). The dealer was contacted and informed the contact the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
2025-04-01, Visibility/Wiper
The ‘Sunroof shade’ malfunctioned. Just randomly came off-track. Yes, it is still available to inspect. Shade now hangs down and rises a safety concern for visibility. Not inspected by a dealer or other representative yet. No warning lights or failure notices are present.
2024-10-01, Unknown Or Other
VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE A DIFFERENT VEHICLE OR POSSIBLY A CLONED VEHICLE ACCORDING TO FBI RECORDS . SAFETY DOES NOT MATCH UP NOR SPECS WITH THE VEHICLES VIN REPORT OR CARFAX . POSSIBLY A DUPED VEHICLE. CLAIMS REAR CAM NO CAMERA SPECS SHOW VEHICLE TO BE ELECTRIC OR BLUE LIQUID PROPELED . APP DO NOT WORK SAT SAYS ITS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE BUT NOT THIS ONE.
2024-10-01, Tires
NEW TIRE REPLACEMENT AFTER A FAULTY TIRE. TPMS NOT REGISTERING CORRECTLY, RIM LEAK FROM IMPORPER SEALING AND NOW TIRE HAD A SMALL TEAR HAD TO BE PLUGGLED
2024-10-01, Electrical System
.I PURCHASED BRAND NEW VEHICLE FROM CARMAX OF OAKLAWN , WHO IMPORTED THE VEHICLE FROM NAPERVILLE IL IT CAME WITH 90 DAY GAURANTEE OR MONEY BACK.I THEN DROVE TO FLORIDA 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE OF WHICH MY BOYFRIEND [XXX] AT THE TIME CAN ATTEST THE VEHICLE DROVE AMAZING.UPON MY ARRIVAL I WAS HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE ECO DRIVE AND THE COMPUTER CODED AND DISAPPEARED 3 TIMES. I CONTACTED CARMAX 800 NUMBER THEY ADVISED ME TO BRING IT TO THE DAYTONA BEACH AUTOMALL CARMAX WHO THEN REF ME TO THE DAYTONA AUTOMALL MERCEDES BENZ DEALER TO BE SERVICED. MERCEDES SERV REP "SAID WE DONT DEAL WITH CARMAX" AND SENT ME BACK TO CARMAX AFTER MY SERV REP INSTRUCTED ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE

2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 questions

Does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45: Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk; Front roof panel may detach while driving, creating a crash hazard; Emergency call system may send wrong date, time, or location; Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Injury Risk; Improperly installed fuses may cut power to airbag warning and wipers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (3), Power Train (3), Structure (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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