17 recalls across 9 model years
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 has 17 recalls spanning 2014 through 2023, with the most serious recent issue being 2023 model year tires that can lose air pressure suddenly, causing loss of vehicle control while driving.
On the safety systems side, 2017-2018 models have a steering shaft universal joint bearing that can separate over time, leaving the driver with no steering input. Those same years also have a passenger seat occupant classification sensor that can be miscalibrated, preventing the front passenger airbag from deploying correctly in a crash. The 2018 model year has a separate calibration issue where the sensor may fail to deactivate the front passenger airbag when a child seat is present, raising the risk of injury to the child. On 2014-2018 vehicles, the driver airbag can deploy without warning, and the front roof panel adhesive can deteriorate and allow the panel to detach and become a road hazard. Recall 9 covers a related roof panel issue on 2014-2018 vehicles where a prior repair may not have bonded the panel correctly, with the same detachment risk.
The 2020 model year has incorrect spark plugs that can break apart internally over time, damaging the engine and potentially causing a stall. The 2015-2017 models have a starting current limiter that can overheat and melt surrounding components, creating a fire risk. The single 2016 model year vehicle with a dual-clutch transmission weld defect can lose drive power without warning.
The 2020 model year also has a missing rear brake pad wear inspection gauge, meaning worn pads may go undetected and reduce stopping ability. On 2020-2021 models, the multimedia system software can cause the backup camera display to go black or reboot, removing rear visibility when reversing. Three separate recalls covering 2014-2021 model years address the emergency call system, which can relay an inaccurate vehicle location or fail to connect to emergency services after a crash, potentially delaying responders. The 2014 model year has a fuse installation issue that can cause loss of electrical contact in the occupant classification system.
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Latest: Dec 2023
Top 8 of 10 categories across MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 4 | 24% | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Software & Electronics | 3 | 18% | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 12% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 2 | 12% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 6% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 6% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 6% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 12% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
