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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Air bags | 2 |
| Communication | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 15, 202323V854000 | Structure: body roof and pillarsA detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V854000
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| Mar 19, 202121V197000 | Structure: body roof and pillarsThe 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V197000
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| Dec 16, 201919V892000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationIn 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V892000
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| Nov 1, 201919V787000 | CommunicationAn inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 19V787000
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| Oct 6, 201717V627000 | Air bags: frontalIf the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V627000
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| Feb 23, 201717V114000 | Electrical system: starter assemblyIf the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V114000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Amg Cla45, Cla250. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component158
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 | 27 |
| Unknown or other | 33 | 21 |
| Air bags | 21 | 13 |
| Structure | 20 | 13 |
| Power train | 20 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 9 |
| Visibility | 9 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 6 |
| Suspension | 6 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 3 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“During an inspection, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership discovered severe corrosion and perforation, including holes, in the rear subframe of my 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA.”
- Air bags
“I came out from work. Got in my car and started it and went to make a three-point turn to go the opposite direction on a quiet back street in the airbag deployed halfway through and blew up in my face, causing my hands…”
- Lane departure
“Collision Prevention Assist Plus Inoperative Light on the dashboard it appears often and beep I am not sure and why”
Other Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class model years
- 20196 recalls23 complaints
- 201810 recalls47 complaints
- 201710 recalls27 complaints
- 20169 recalls67 complaints
- 20157 recalls64 complaints
- 20146 recalls195 complaints
All years: 2023 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014
Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2015 C-Class14 recalls451 complaints
- 2015 E-Class10 recalls57 complaints
- 2015 Sprinter12 recalls30 complaints
- 2015 S-Class9 recalls51 complaints
- 2015 Metris3 recalls1 complaint
- 2015 CLS-Class4 recalls9 complaints
- 2015 GLK-Class6 recalls133 complaints
- 2015 GLA-Class5 recalls101 complaints
- 2015 G-Class2 recalls3 complaints
- 2015 M-Class7 recalls66 complaints
- 2015 GL-Class3 recalls35 complaints
- 2015 SL-Class3 recalls4 complaints
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. The most recent, 23V854000 (reported December 15, 2023), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class recalls for?
The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (2), communication (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 42 complaints out of 158 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Check a specific Mercedes-Benz by VIN
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