2018 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (12), Unknown Or Other (11), Engine (10), Airbags (8), Body / structure (6).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/13/2026 · Unknown Or Other
Roof Panel flew off on highway, not safe for anyone if this happens can cause accidents. It is available for inspection. This incident has happened to other cars of my same make and model and has been confirmed.
08/26/2026 · Unknown Or Other
Panel flew off on the highway it was terrifying.
08/08/2026 · Airbags · crash
After a hard impact car continued to go then when came to a stop the air bags deployed which resulted in injuring my left arm
05/16/2026 · Electrical system
The instrument cluster gauges start giving in accurate information and the whole dash start turning on and off. I found hundreds of people posting complaints about this issue with the 2018 mercedes cla 250 but mercedes refuses to acknowledge this issue and put out a recall probably out of greed and to not loose money. This is a dangerous issue. Mercedes wan…
05/16/2026 · Body / structure
Water coming into the car through the floor
03/08/2026 · Engine
Corrosion of the fuel system (on a Flex Fuel rated vehicle that had used E85 blend regularly) causing sudden loss of power, misfires, lack of acceleration The vehicle experience sudden loss of power, multiple misfires, and potential damage to the engine. Had the vehicle been on the highway or attempting to merge with traffic this could have resulted in an…
11/13/2025 · Electrical system
I have sent the below email over 100 times to Mercedes To whom it may concern, I am writing regarding the purchase of a CLA250 4matic in December. I had a 120 point inspection done that did not show any issues with this car. As I was driving down a dark road around 1 am, my life was thrown in danger as the command shaft shut off and I could not see the d…
11/05/2025 · Airbags
The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while driving and turning the steering wheel to the left, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the electrical features on the steering wheel failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that several days later, the same failure returned with air b…