2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: raw data

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vehicle2019 / mercedes-benz / cla-class
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-29)
complaints51 on file (2019-04-30 → 2026-03-11)
recalls0
investigations0
fars1 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Inadvertent shift to neutral while drivingPOWER TRAIN11 complaints2019-08 → 2026-01cla-2019-inadvertent-neutral-shift
  • 11708296 The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission inadvertently shifted to neutral(N), causing a loss of drive power
  • 11703689 I was driving my vehicle and it shifted into neutral and would not go back into gear until I pulled over to side of the road, turned it off and back on. A check engine light came on when I restarted the vehicle and I took the vehicle to the dealership for diagnosis
Crankcase ventilation failureENGINE3 complaints2024-08 → 2025-02cla-2019-crankcase-ventilation-failure
  • 11608608 Although I bought this 2019 Mercedes Benz CLA 250 less than 1 year ago with 18,600 miles on it, in May 2024 the check engine light came on and the dealer service shop gave the following diagnosis: CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE
  • 11629045 The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil
Rear differential failurePOWER TRAIN3 complaints2024-03 → 2024-08cla-2019-rear-differential-failure
  • 11577393 The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a routine oil change, the contact was informed that the differential was fractured. The dealer provided a cost for the repair however, the vehicle was not repaired
  • 11607211 In December 2023, the check engine light came on. The dealership said it was the rear differential. The dealership fixed the problem under warranty. In July 2024, the problem returned
Wheel rim crackingWHEELS3 complaints2021-02 → 2023-12cla-2019-wheel-rim-cracking
  • 11558702 The rims of the Mercedes continually crack with moderate low speed driving. Has happened 4 to 5 times with under 50,000 miles, leaving me with constant flat tires, once on the George Washington bridge and once at night in a deserted area with zero warning
  • 11553223 The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that on several occasions, several cracks were discovered on all four rims upon inspection. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer, and the contact was informed
Recall repair part unavailabilityELECTRICAL SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION4 complaints2022-06 → 2022-07cla-2019-recall-part-unavailable
  • 11474756 The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes Benz CLA250. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V365000 (Electrical System, Communication) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable
  • 11475972 The active brake assist front radar sensor is defective. Mercedes Benz USA has failed to provide the part for repair even through the vehicle is only a few years old. They claim the parts on back order until April 2024, which is totally unacceptable
Fuel odor or leak from fuel railFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE7 complaints2024-01 → 2026-03cla-2019-fuel-rail-odor-leak
  • 11723718 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to file a formal safety complaint regarding my 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 involving a leaking fuel rail that caused the vehicle to shut down and become unsafe to operate. The failure of the fuel rail resulted in a fuel leak and engine shutdown
  • 11695763 The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle
Panoramic sunroof panel failureSTRUCTURE5 complaints2019-11 → 2026-02cla-2019-sunroof-panel-failure
  • 11685719 Structure body: roof and pillars affected Recall ID: 450977 year 2014- 2020 NHTSA campaign # 23v854000 Vehicle affected 2,976 A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The vehicle is making a loud noise from the panoramic soon roof
  • 11279980 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA250. WHILE DRIVING 65-70 MPH, AN ABNORMAL EXPLOSIVE SOUND WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF HAD EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS NOT IMPACTED BY ROAD DEBRIS AT THE TIME

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
512019-04-302026-03-1140POWER TRAIN:13; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:7; ENGINE:7; AIR BAGS:6; STEERING:5

Recalls all years →

none listed

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20241legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/mercedes-benz/cla-class
@misc{wrenchpro_2019_mercedes_benz_cla_class_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/mercedes-benz/cla-class}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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