2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45 has 0 complaints and 106 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues involving airbag sensor calibrations, steering component concerns, and roof panel bonding problems based on recall data.
There are numerous recalls affecting various systems including structural components, airbag sensors, steering mechanisms, and communication software.
Recalls- Roof panel bonding defect. Recall 23V854000 affects 2,976 vehicles. The front roof panel may not have been bonded correctly during repairs, risking detachment and creating a road hazard. Dealers will replace the front panel free of charge. Notification began March 22, 2024.
- Occupant Classification System calibration. Recall 19V892000 impacts 129 vehicles. The system may be improperly calibrated, preventing correct deployment of the front passenger air bag, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the passenger seat cushion at no cost. Recall initiated July 31, 2020.
- Steering shaft universal joint issue. Recall 21V229000 concerns 4,992 vehicles. Excessive movement in the steering shaft bore hole can cause bearing separation, risking loss of steering control and crash. Dealers will inspect and replace steering shafts as needed for free. Notification mailed July 23, 2021.
- Crash emergency communication software. Recall 21V058000 affects 1,292,258 vehicles. The eCall system may fail to transmit accurate crash location, delaying emergency response and increasing injury risk. Dealers will update software free of charge, either in person or via over-the-air update. Notification started March 12, 2021.
- Roof panel bonding in panoramic sunroof models. Recall 21V197000 covers 15,096 vehicles. Improper adhesive bonding on the front panel may cause detachment and road hazard. Dealers will replace the panel following strict instructions at no cost. Owner letters went out September and October 2021.
- Airbag occupant classification sensor. Recall 18V514000 involves 86 vehicles. The system may fail to deactivate the front passenger airbag when a child seat is present, raising injury risk. Dealers will replace the passenger seat cushion free of charge. Notification began January 2, 2019.
- Driver airbag unexpected deployment. Recall 17V627000 includes 495,290 vehicles. Insufficient steering component grounding may cause unintended airbag deployment, increasing injury and crash risk. Dealers will add grounding at no cost. Recall began December 6, 2017.
Owners facing repeated repairs, safety-related defects, or unresolved recall issues with the 2018 AMG CLA45 may have protections under state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney can help determine rights and available remedies.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45 Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
1810827
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45
2976 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45
1292258 vehicles affected
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45
4992 vehicles affected
STEERING
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 B250e, CLA250, 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250, and AMG GLA45 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
Risk: A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45
15096 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.
Risk: 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.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45
129 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 CLA250 and CLA250 4MATIC, and 2017-2018 CLA45 AMG vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated, which may prevent the proper deployment of the front passenger air bag.
Risk: 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.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45
86 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, and CLA45 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, resulting in the front passenger air bag not being deactivated if a child seat is in the front seat.
Risk: If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger air bag is not deactivated, in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45
495290 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic, 2016-2018 C63 AMG, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, 2017-2018 C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C43 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC43 AMG Coupe, 2014 E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabriolet, E400 Hybrid, 2015-2017 E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, 2014-2017 E550 Coupe, E550 Cabriolet, B250e, 2014-2016 E250 BlueTec, E63 AMG 4Matic Wagon, 2012-2013 E350 BlueTec, 2012-2016 E350, E350 4Matic, 2015-2016 E400, E400 4Matic, 2012 E63 AMG, 2014-2015 E250 4Matic BlueTec, 2013-2016 E350 Wagon, 2017 GLC300d 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.