repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-854 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 15, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Air bags
3Electrical system
3Power train
3Structure
2Tires
2Engine
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Visibility
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
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…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
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repaired · 2016 Q4
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the fuses were not properly installed, they may lose electrical contact.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other AMG CLA45 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AMG CLA45 median. How we score
'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Front Roof Panel DetachmentLed to recall 21V-197
In owners' words
What AMG CLA45 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON 12/26/19 CONTACTED BENZ DEALER IN WEST CALDWELL, NJ. EXPLAINED TO REP. THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR FAULTY AIRBAGS THAT WHEN THEY ARE DEPLOYED HAD METAL AND COULD CAUSE HARM OR DEATH TO PASSENGERS. THE REP INDICATED THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN MY AIRBAGS WOULD BE REPLACED. SHE PUT IN…
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