2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ recalls

1 safety recall, 1 owner complaint. Official NHTSA data.

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1Recalls
1Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ recall list

Seat Belts recall

26V-278
May 1, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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.
Safety risk
A passenger who is unable to fasten their seat belt is not properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ owner complaints

1 complaint filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Recent complaints

August 20, 2026Forward Collision Avoidance

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 use the lane to my right to avoid the collision. When the vehicle was taken to the service center, the computer systems showed no record of this incident. However, I do have a dashcam footage of it. In the video, you can clearly see a stopped car on the left turn lane (the break lights of the car is visible and the car is stationary when the video is analyzed frame by frame.) The driving lane is cu

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+. The most recent, filed May 1, 2026, concerns the seat belts.

What are the most common 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ problems?

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The most reported area is forward collision avoidance (1 reports).

Is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.