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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev)Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 3 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
65
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise ControlHIGH

1 owners reported forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control issues.

!Inspect the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency BrakingMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control1 (33%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking1 (33%)
Collision Avoidance1 (33%)

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev): Known Issues & Problem Areas

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev), with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev), with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev), with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

26V278000Jul 2026

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev): Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev)?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) is related to the forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) reliable?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) have any recalls?
Yes, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ (ev) data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 13, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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