Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 Recalls (2021)

What recalls does the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 have?

• 2021-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Door Lock Recall (26V481)
  July 24, 2026 · 310,667 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically.

  Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Auto Crash Notification Recall (22V365) Repeat recall
  May 20, 2022 · 242,722 vehicles · Other Equipment

  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.

  Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Backup Camera Display Recall (22V232)
  April 8, 2022 · 126,443 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error.

  Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 Backup Camera Recall (21V354)
  May 14, 2021 · 343,191 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  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.

  Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Electrical Software Recall (21V058)
  February 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles · Electrical System

  Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

  Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

Which AMG CLA35 parts are recalled most?

Which AMG CLA35 model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my AMG CLA35 for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 5 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are AMG CLA35 owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

The sunroof exploded on my CLA without external interference. The glass shattered everywhere causing a loud explosion and Major safety issue.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA35 owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11702433

Can a recall make your AMG CLA35 a lemon in California?

Owners of a Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35 often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 5 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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All Mercedes-Benz recalls

Other Mercedes-Benz models with recalls

• A 220: 5 recalls
• A 220 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG A35: 4 recalls
• AMG C43: 12 recalls
• AMG C43 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• AMG C63: 5 recalls
• AMG C63 S: 4 recalls
• AMG C63 S E: 1 recall
• AMG C63 S E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG C63 S E Performance 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG CLA35: 5 recalls
• AMG CLA45: 6 recalls
• AMG CLE53: 1 recall
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC Cabriolet: 1 recall
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
• AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet: 1 recall
• AMG CLS53: 10 recalls
• AMG E 53 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon: 2 recalls
• AMG E 53 E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG E53: 17 recalls
• AMG E63: 6 recalls
• AMG E63 S: 2 recalls
• AMG E63S: 4 recalls
• AMG EQE: 3 recalls
• AMG EQE 53 4MATIC: 4 recalls
• AMG EQE SUV 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG EQE SUV 53 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG EQS: 3 recalls
• AMG EQS 53: 4 recalls
• AMG EQS 53 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• AMG G63: 14 recalls
• AMG GLA 35: 1 recall
• AMG GLA 35 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG GLA35: 6 recalls
• AMG GLA45: 5 recalls
• AMG GLB35: 10 recalls
• AMG GLB35 4MATIC: 1 recall
• AMG GLC43: 10 recalls
• AMG GLC43 4MATIC: 4 recalls
• AMG GLC43 4MATIC Coupe: 2 recalls
• AMG GLC43 Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GLC63: 6 recalls
• AMG GLC63 S: 3 recalls
• AMG GLC63 S E: 3 recalls
• AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ Coupe: 3 recalls
• AMG GLE53: 19 recalls
• AMG GLE53 4MATIC+: 5 recalls
• AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GLE63: 9 recalls
• AMG GLE63 S: 7 recalls
• AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+: 3 recalls
• AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GLS63: 12 recalls
• AMG GLS63 4MATIC+: 5 recalls
• AMG GLS63S: 1 recall
• AMG GT: 2 recalls
• AMG GT 63 S E Coupe: 1 recall
• AMG GT C: 1 recall
• AMG GT43: 13 recalls
• AMG GT53: 12 recalls
• AMG GT63: 7 recalls
• AMG GT63 S: 2 recalls
• AMG GT63 S E: 1 recall
• AMG GT63S: 3 recalls
• AMG S 63 E: 1 recall
• AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• AMG S63: 2 recalls
• AMG SL43: 5 recalls
• AMG SL55: 5 recalls
• AMG SL55 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
• AMG SL63: 5 recalls
• AMG SL63 4MATIC+: 2 recalls
• AMG SL63 S E: 2 recalls
• AMG SL63 S E Performance 4MATIC+: 1 recall
• C 300: 18 recalls
• C 300 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• CLA 250: 5 recalls
• CLA 250 4MATIC: 1 recall
• CLA 250+ (ev): 1 recall
• CLA 350 4MATIC (ev): 1 recall
• Cle 300: 2 recalls
• Cle 300 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• Cle 300 4MATIC Cabriolet: 2 recalls
• Cle 300 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
• Cle 450: 2 recalls
• Cle 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• Cle 450 4MATIC Cabriolet: 2 recalls
• Cle 450 4MATIC Coupe: 1 recall
• Cls 450: 11 recalls
• E 350: 20 recalls
• E 350 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• E 350 E: 1 recall
• E 450: 21 recalls
• E 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain: 2 recalls
• EQB 250: 2 recalls
• EQB 250+: 2 recalls
• EQB 300 4MATIC: 5 recalls
• EQB 350 4MATIC: 6 recalls
• EQE 350: 2 recalls
• EQE 350 4MATIC: 7 recalls
• EQE 350+: 4 recalls
• EQE 500: 3 recalls
• EQE 500 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQE SUV 350 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQE SUV 350+: 2 recalls
• EQE SUV 500 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQE350: 1 recall
• EQS 450: 14 recalls
• EQS 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• EQS 450+: 5 recalls
• EQS 580: 14 recalls
• EQS 580 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• EQS SUV 450 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• EQS SUV 450+: 2 recalls
• EQS SUV 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• EQS450: 3 recalls
• EQS580: 2 recalls
• Esprinter: 3 recalls
• G 550: 10 recalls
• G 580 EV: 3 recalls
• GLA 250: 12 recalls
• GLA 250 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• GLB 250: 12 recalls
• GLB 250 4MATIC: 1 recall
• GLC 300: 25 recalls
• GLC 300 4MATIC: 6 recalls
• GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe: 4 recalls
• GLC 350 E 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• GLE 350: 18 recalls
• GLE 350 4MATIC: 4 recalls
• GLE 350 E: 1 recall
• GLE 400 E: 1 recall
• GLE 450: 21 recalls
• GLE 450 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe: 2 recalls
• GLE 450E 4MATIC: 2 recalls
• GLE 580: 7 recalls
• GLE 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• GLS 450 4MATIC: 11 recalls
• GLS 580 4MATIC: 5 recalls
• GLS450: 12 recalls
• GLS580: 11 recalls
• Maybach GLS600: 5 recalls
• Metris: 9 recalls
• S 500: 15 recalls
• S 500 4MATIC: 1 recall
• S 560: 1 recall
• S 580: 20 recalls
• S 580 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• S 580 E: 5 recalls
• S 580 E 4MATIC: 3 recalls
• Sprinter 1500: 23 recalls
• Sprinter 2500: 27 recalls
• Sprinter 3500: 23 recalls

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