Coil: spark plugsRecall 21V-124 · 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 21V-124 covers 7 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 for a coil: spark plugs problem, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

100%
Vehicles repaired7 of 7 · 2023 Q1
Vehicles affected71 model
ReportedFeb 26, 2021Owners notified Apr 14, 2021
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V124000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 CLA45 AMG vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder gasoline engines. Incorrect spark plugs may have been installed, which could come apart over time and cause engine damage.

The risk

Engine damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spark plugs, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

100%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2021 Q22023 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall