2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLA 250+ (ev) years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev). The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 CLA 350 4MATIC (EV) and CLA 250+ (EV) vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor may have been manufactured with a defect that prevents the deactivation of the child seat safety function (Automatic Locking Retractor). As a result, the seat belt may remain in a locked position and cannot be extended.
Risk: A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving at 50mph, the vehicle came to a full stop in 2 seconds by auto breaking (to avoid collision) when there was no object or vehicle in front of the car. I almost got rear-ended as stopping from 50mph to 0 mph on a highway was extremely dangerous but luckily the car behind me was able to…
Other Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev)?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev)?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLA 250+ (ev) model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.