2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250.

20202022
Complaints
8
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

#21 complaints

Engine Problems

#31 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250.

Unintended Acceleration
2
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Crashes
Fires
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Engine Problems
1
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Fires
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Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
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Crashes
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Fuel System
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
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Crashes
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Suspension Failures
1
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Crashes
1
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Recalls for 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~585,913 vehicles.

22V365000Communication: Auto Crash Notification · Electrical System:software
~242,722 affected

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

21V354000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~343,191 affected

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."

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2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 has 8 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (2 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints); Headlight/Taillight Failures (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 585,913 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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