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Mercedes-benz CLA250 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Mercedes-benz CLA250: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

179Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
16Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine68 complaints

68 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags11 complaints

11 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V426000, 17V627000.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V197000, 23V854000.

Wheels9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V901000.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V787000.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V426000Reported July 6, 2015 - 43 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 43 vehicles across all affected models.

16V901000Reported December 14, 2016 - 10 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 10 vehicles across all affected models.

17V627000Reported October 6, 2017 - 495,290 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 495,290 vehicles across all affected models.

19V787000Reported November 1, 2019 - 24,226 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 24,226 vehicles across all affected models.

21V197000Reported March 19, 2021 - 15,096 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 15,096 vehicles across all affected models.

23V854000Reported December 15, 2023 - 2,976 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,976 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE21001Opened January 8, 2021 - Closed October 14, 2021

Front Roof Panel Detachment. Resulted in recall campaign 21V197000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20131
201431
201544
201613
201712
201813
20195
202022
202110
20225
20236
20247
20255
20265
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.