The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 has 6 recalls, the most serious involving an airbag that can deploy without warning and a dual-clutch transmission weld that can crack and cause sudden loss of drive power.
The roof structure has two related concerns: the adhesive bonding the front roof panel can deteriorate and allow the panel to detach while driving, and a prior repair attempt to address this issue may not have fully resolved it, leaving some vehicles still at risk of the panel coming loose and becoming a hazard to other traffic. On the engine side, a starting current limiter can overheat and melt the components around it, raising the risk of a fire. There is also a software issue with the emergency call system, where an incorrect date and time can cause the system to report the wrong vehicle location to emergency responders, potentially delaying their arrival.
At a glance
What can fail
The front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof may have been improperly bonded during a prior repair, causing the panel to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front roof panel at no charge to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof may not be properly bonded to the vehicle from a previous repair, risking separation.
What the fix does
The dealer will remove and replace the front roof panel using proper bonding materials and procedures at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the eCall emergency system's date and time to be incorrect, which may result in an inaccurate vehicle location being sent during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will send a remote software update to your vehicle. Dealers will verify the update worked or install a new communication module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's airbag may deploy unexpectedly if the steering components lack proper grounding and the airbag clockspring is broken, allowing electrostatic discharge to trigger deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will add grounding to the steering components to prevent electrostatic discharge from triggering the airbag.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When the engine or transmission won't start, the starter motor keeps trying to turn over. This repeated effort can cause the starting current limiter to overheat.
What the fix does
A dealer will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter motor to protect against overheating.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The dual clutch transmission has a defective weld between the clutch disk and hub that may crack, causing loss of power to the wheels and stopping the vehicle.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the dual clutch transmission at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
