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 CLA 250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 179 owner complaints about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 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 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 has problems
179 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
66Engine2 crash/fire/injury
44Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
36Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
20Power train1 crash/fire/injury
20Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
11Structure
11Air bags
10Fuel/propulsion system
9Wheels
3412 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 66 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 44 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 36 | 1 |
| Power train | 20 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 20 | 1 |
| Structure | 11 | 3 |
| Air bags | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 1 |
| Wheels | 9 | 2 |
| 12 other systems | 34 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 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 · 2018 Q4
Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. If the vehicles unexpectedly need increased pressure on the brake pedal to apply the brakes, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
14kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 53 engine complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
42under 30k miles53under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other CLA 250 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 median. How we score
'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Front Roof Panel DetachmentLed to recall 21V-197
In owners' words
What CLA 250 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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;…
I own a 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 with the 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder M270 engine. The check-engine light came on and an OBD-II scan showed fault code P052E / P052E71, which indicates that the valve for crankcase ventilation (PCV / crankcase ventilation valve integrated into the valve cover) has…
P052e common crankcase ventilator issue mercedez extended warranty for later models for this same consistent issue in all the cars excluding 2014 starting at 2015 vehicles making us pay over $2000 for a fix supposed to be free being that it's all mercedes even the year before Should be a recall…
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