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2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 Safety Overview

The 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 8 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Structure:body:roof and pillars
  • Electrical system:software
  • Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 23V854000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, an...

A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 23V854000: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/15/2023
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 21V197000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG,...

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 risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V197000: The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/19/2021
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 21V058000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, ...

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V058000: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/5/2021
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 19V892000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of an injury.

NHTSA Recall 19V892000: In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not deploy as designed, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/16/2019
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 19V787000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 19V787000: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/1/2019
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 17V627000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

NHTSA Recall 17V627000: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/6/2017
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 17V177000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Ma...

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 17V177000: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/14/2017
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 17V114000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 17V114000: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/23/2017

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.