2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45 has 0 complaints and 116 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to rearview camera functionality and software malfunctions affecting various vehicle systems.
Multiple recalls impact several vehicle systems including rear visibility via the backup camera, the multimedia system software, and the emergency crash notification communication module.
Recalls- Rearview camera display. NHTSA recall 22V232000 affects 126,443 vehicles. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to fail to display, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111. The risk involves reduced rear visibility and increased crash risk. Dealers will update the rearview camera software free of charge.
- Multimedia system software. NHTSA recall 21V354000 covers 343,191 vehicles. The MBUX system software may cause the display to stay black or reboot after startup, preventing proper rearview camera image display. Increased crash risk results from impaired rear visibility. Dealers provide a software update or over-the-air fix free of charge.
- Backup camera sensing system. Also under recall 21V354000, the malfunction in the camera system overlaps with the multimedia software defect, affecting rearview display. The vehicle fails FMVSS 111 requirements. Free software updates are provided by dealers or via over-the-air download.
- Emergency crash notification system. Recall 21V058000 affects 1,292,258 vehicles including this model. The communication module software may send incorrect vehicle location data during emergency calls (eCall), potentially delaying emergency responders. Dealers update the software free of charge starting March 12, 2021.
- Communication module software. This overlap with recall 21V058000 involves the same defective software design causing failure in emergency call location accuracy, increasing injury risk after a crash. The fix is a free dealer or over-the-air software update.
Owners facing repeated repairs or safety-related defects may want to review their rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal resources or consumer protection agencies could provide guidance on potential remedies.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45 Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
1761892
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45
126443 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45
343191 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, and AMG GT-Class 4-door Coupe vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45
1292258 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.