2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250
0 recalls — 9 complaints — 50 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 6, 2020
Incident date: May 24, 2020
ELECTRICAL IGNITION LOCK, REPARKED CAR ONE DAY, NEXT DAY ENGINE WOULD NOT CRANK. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY. *TR
ENGINE
Feb 23, 2020
Incident date: Feb 23, 2020
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PASS OR PULLING OUT ONTO ROAD WAY THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY LOSE POWER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THIS LEAVES THE DRIVERS IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH ON-COMING TRAFFIC.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 23, 2020
Incident date: Feb 23, 2020
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PASS OR PULLING OUT ONTO ROAD WAY THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY LOSE POWER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THIS LEAVES THE DRIVERS IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH ON-COMING TRAFFIC.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 6, 2020
Incident date: Jan 27, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 550. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF ALEXANDRIA (200 S PICKETT ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS I... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 6, 2020
Incident date: Jan 27, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 550. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF ALEXANDRIA (200 S PICKETT ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS I... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 23, 2020
Incident date: Jan 20, 2020
THE CAM SHAFT INTAKE AND EXHAUST ADJUSTERS NEED TO BE REPLACED AT 77K MI, THIS IS A $5K REPAIR. I INITIALLY REPLACED THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENORS AT 65K MI AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REGULARLY SERVICED. CONSISTENT WITH REPORTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY THIS CAM SHAFT COMPONENT WILL FAIL AROUND 50K-80K MIL... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 28, 2019
Incident date: Jul 15, 2018
WAS NOTIFIED BY MERCEDES BENZ THAT MY VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AND THAT REPLACEMENT PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL DEC 2018. SINCE IT WAS THE ONLY VEHICLE I OWNED AND I HAD TO CONTINUE WORK I DROVE THE VEHICLE WITH DEFECTIVE PARTS UNTIL I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACC... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Aug 5, 2019
Incident date: Aug 5, 2019
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACT... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 6, 2017
Incident date: Jan 10, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. THE CAR HAS BEEN PARKED FOR SOME TIME DUE TO INABILITY TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR DONE. IS THERE A REMEDY? 1
Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250
50 manufacturer communications from 36 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 010000 STEERING | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
NCU2021090006
Sep 24, 2021
206000 WHEELS:SPACE SAVER WHEEL
Spare wheel.
NCU2021090006
Sep 24, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Spare wheel.
NCU - Extended W
Oct 30, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz Model 204 and 172 vehicles (C250 and SLK250), the warranty on the camshaft adjuster will be exte
LI00.20-P-070791
Aug 28, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Implausible "service due" instrument cluster message, head unit pop-up, or Mmc message
LI20.10-P-060902
Aug 3, 2020
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated - Fault code P012800
LI82.85-P-071453
Jul 31, 2020
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
LI82.85-P-071453
Jul 31, 2020
340000 COMMUNICATION
Incorrect time and/or instrument cluster message "SOS, service not activated" and/or Mercedes Me connect services nonfunctional
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
NCU - HVAC Warra
May 21, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
LI49.10-P-064655
Nov 21, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Squeaking Noise from Exhaust Gas Flap
LI49.10-P-064655
Nov 21, 2019
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Squeaking Noise from Exhaust Gas Flap
SC-2019080019
Nov 8, 2019
010000 STEERING
Replace Steering Gear Bolts
LI33 30-P-056665
Aug 5, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
LI33 30-P-056665
Aug 5, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
SC-2019040001
Apr 11, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software
SC-2019040001
Apr 11, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Update engine electronics (ME-SFI) control unit software
LI54-18-P-069309
Feb 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Fault message "SRS - Service Required" displayed in instrument cluster and SRS lamp active
LI8285P069318v2
Jan 30, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
LI8285P069318v2
Jan 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
LI8285P069318v2
Jan 30, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI27 50-P-064440
Jul 16, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
7G-DCT: Scratching noise when changing gear from D to R when transmission cold.
LI82 85-P-068378
Jul 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Audio 20: Symbols in the status line in the central display can overlap
LI82 85-P-068378
Jul 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Audio 20: Symbols in the status line in the central display can overlap
LI1830P0597123
Aug 5, 2016
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
LI1830P0597123
Aug 5, 2016
061530 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS
Gasket may settle causing a slight oil leak.
LI49.10-P-060070
Oct 22, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine starts - but stops again
LI54.18-P-059361
Jul 8, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Diverse fault messages in instrument cluster. Distronic, ESP, tire pressure monitoring, engine indicator lamp Diverse CAN communication errors stored in quick test Possible malfunctions in Parktronic or Active Parking Assist. Possible m
LI27.60-P-059304
Jul 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Vehicle rocks or lurches once after sitting in park with engine running for roughly 10 minutes
LI68.20-P-058781
Mar 31, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Creaking noises in area of center console
LI68.20-P-058749
Mar 18, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
The center stowage compartment does on close or open smoothly.
LI54.18-P-057974
Mar 13, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ESP?, BAS, PRE-SAFE?, HOLD function, Hill-Start Assist and ESP? trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction. Also the adaptive brake lights, Adaptive Brake Assist and/or ATTENTION ASSIST may have failed or be deactivated. The
LI30.20-P-058689
Mar 13, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ESP warning message in instrument cluster. One of the fault codes C219700 or 630900 is logged in the ESP control unit (N30/4).
LI54.18-P-057927
Mar 7, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine diagnosis warning lamp is active. One or more of the faults listed under 'Control unit / Fault code' relating to the throttle valve actuator (M16/6) and/or oxygen sensor (G3/1 and/or G3/2) are stored in the engine control unit.
LI54.15-P-057373
Feb 28, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possibl
LI54.15-P-057373
Feb 28, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possibl
LI54.71-P-056477
Feb 25, 2014
273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Blind Spot Assist inoperative.
LI46.10-P-057961
Feb 18, 2014
010000 STEERING
Surface damage on steering wheel trim
LI20.00-P-057734
Feb 14, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Implausible coolant warning message in instrument cluster
LI27.60-P-058317
Feb 5, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission intermittently fails to shift, vehicle jolts in higher gears. The dual clutch transmission (DKG) control unit contains the stored FC 92177 or 92100 - The shift valve of the internal shaft has a malfunction. The commanded posi
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI33.30-P-056665
Jul 18, 2013
010000 STEERING
Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).
LI5465P056779
Jul 15, 2013
118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE
Parktronic inoperable.
LI5465P056779
Jul 15, 2013
118530 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING
Parktronic inoperable.
LI5465P056779
Jul 15, 2013
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Parktronic inoperable.
LI46.10-P-056468
Jul 3, 2013
010000 STEERING
Vehicle wanders to the left or right.
S-B-80.61/61A
Apr 2, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250 across all model years (2014–2017).
359
Total Recalls
509
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
33
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths