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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev)Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev), most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Forward collision avoidance

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 20, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Forward collision avoidance10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) 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.

33%repaired · 2026 Q3

Front: retractor

New

Recall 26V-278 · May 1, 2026 · 15 vehicles · 5 repaired

Risk. A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2026 vs. every other CLA 250+ (ev) 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 CLA 250+ (ev) median. How we score

'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What CLA 250+ (ev) owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

While driving at 50mph, the vehicle came to a full stop in 2 seconds by auto breaking (to avoid collision) when there was no object or vehicle in front of the car. I almost got rear-ended as stopping from 50mph to 0 mph on a highway was extremely dangerous but luckily the car behind me was able to…
Complaint 11758250 · Aug 20, 2026

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