CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (66 reports).
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 recalls
Front Roof Panel May Detach, Creating Crash Risk
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
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
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
The driver's front airbag may deploy without warning because the steering components may not be properly grounded.
Brake fitting may break, requiring harder pedal force and raising crash risk
A fitting that connects the vacuum line to the brake booster on certain 2014 CLA250 vehicles built between December 14, 2012, and April 24, 2013, with gasoline engines may break.
Improperly installed fuses may cut power to airbag warning and wipers
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 CLA 250 problems
Problem areas named in the 179 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 66 |
| Electrical System | 44 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 36 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 20 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Structure | 11 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Wheels | 9 |
What owners report
. Left front wheel assembly lug bolts. All five lug bolts sheared off completely while driving, resulting in a wheel separation and structural failure. Yes, four of the five physical sheared lug bolts are preserved and immediately available for independent forensic laboratory inspection upon request.\n\n2. The left front wheel assembly separated while operating the vehicle on a public roadway at speed. This caused an immediate loss of directional vehicle control and severe chassis instability, posing an imminent, life-threatening risk of a high-speed rollover, collision with oncoming traffic, or total wheel detachment on a major highway.\n\n3. Yes. Following the incident, the vehicle was tow
1. Left front wheel assembly lug bolts. All five lug bolts sheared off completely while driving, resulting in a wheel separation and structural failure. Yes, four of the five physical sheared lug bolts are preserved and immediately available for independent forensic laboratory inspection upon request. 2. The left front wheel assembly separated while operating the vehicle on a public roadway at speed. This caused an immediate loss of directional vehicle control and severe chassis instability, posing an imminent, life-threatening risk of a high-speed rollover, collision with oncoming traffic, or total wheel detachment on a major highway. 3. Yes. Following the incident, the vehicle was towed
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal snapping sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a code reader retrieved information that there was a fault with the SRS sensor. The contact was charged for a diagnostic test and provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The shifter randomly stops working so I could have the car in reverse and not be able to put it in drive and be stuck in traffic or vice versa. I can have the car and drive and not be able to put it in reverse. I'd be stuck in traffic very dangerous.
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle, she discovered that the driver's side window was shattered. The sunroof was brown, and there was a hole in the dashboard showing the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle had caught fire; however, the fire extinguished on its own. There were no prior warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment, or police report filed. The fire department responded and was present at the scene, and disconnected several wires. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 questions
Does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250: 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; Brake fitting may break, requiring harder pedal force and raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250?
Based on 179 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (66), Electrical System (44), Vehicle Speed Control (36).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 has been fixed?
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